Caring for Somebody 

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DirectGov, the Government website, has a section devoted to Carers and Caring and is a particularly good source of information.  We have put together links to take you to their topics on Care.

To get more information on a topic, click on the links below.

Caring and support

Includes information on: -

  • introduction to caring;

  • assessments for carers;

  • support services; and

  • contact with other carers.

Money Matters

Includes information: -

  • Carer's Allowance;

  • direct payments for Carers - arranging care and services;

  • Council Tax reduction for carers; and

  • who pays for care.

Caring for a disabled child

Includes information on: -

  • people involved in your child's care;

  • support for a young disabled child;

  • support for parents;

  • childcare for a disabled child; and

  • more about caring for a disabled child.

Carers and employment

Includes information on: -

  • caring for someone while working;

  • leaving work; and

  • returning to work.

Health and taking a break

Includes information on: -

  • looking after yourself;

  • time to yourself; and

  • carers and learning.

Carers' rights

Includes information on: -

  • an overview of carers’ rights;

  • the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act; and

  • rights and the Disability Discrimination Act.