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Enquire with your local carer service or local authority about how a carer assessment could help you
Think about the support you would like to help your wellbeing and support you as a carer.
If the local council decides that you do have eligible needs, then providing you want them to, they have a legal obligation to meet these needs and must draw up a support plan detailing how these needs will be met.
It may be agreed that the best way to help you as a carer is by providing services directly to you, by providing services to the person you are looking after, or a combination of both.
The local council can provide services themselves, or arrange services through another organisation.
Alternatively, you or the person you are looking after can request direct payments, which are payments which enable you to buy services to meet your eligible needs.
The support plan must include:
- details of the needs identified in the assessment
- which needs meet the eligibility criteria
- which needs the local council is going to meet, and how
- the outcomes that you want to achieve
- information about the personal budget available (the amount of money that the local council has worked out it will cost to arrange the necessary support for you)
- information about direct payments
- information and advice to support you in your role as a carer and address your needs.
Some examples of the kind of help that could be available directly to you as a carer:
- help with transport costs, such as taxi fares or driving lessons
- costs for a car where transport is crucial, such as repairs and insurance
- technology to support you, such as a mobile phone, computer where it is not possible to access computer services elsewhere
- help with housework or gardening
- help to relieve stress, improve health and promote wellbeing such as a gym membership.
Some examples of the kind of help that could be available to the person you are looking after, in order to help you as a carer:
- changes to their home to make it more suitable
- equipment such as a hoist or grab rail
- a care worker to help provide personal care at home
- a temporary stay in residential care/respite care
- meals delivered to their home
- a place at a day centre
- assistance with travel, for example to get to a day centre
- laundry services
- replacement care so you can have a break.
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Carers' Trust
The Carers' Trust is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK.
Carers UK
Carers UK give expert advice, information and support to carers in order to make their life better.Carers UK are available to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don't have to care alone.
They have an expert telephone advice and support service for if you want to talk about caring. And if you're looking for answers, they have online information and support.
Carers UK continually campaign for carers rights, alongside having online support groups and volunteering opportunities.
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If you provide assistance to or care for another person then as a carer, there are certain things you should do or you should know.
Here are our top tips for all carers, existing and new.
Complete a Carers Assessment (for you) and a Needs Assessment for the one you care for (If you haven’t done so already). It may help to identify the support you and your family require. This can be completed via your Local Authority or your local carers centre.
Find out more about your local carers centre. They have a wide range of support, advice, classes and activities to help you as a carer.
Every year millions of pounds of carers' benefits go unclaimed in the UK. Use a benefits checker such as Turn2Us to see what benefits support you may be entitled to. There are carer specific benefits available such as as Carers Allowance or Carers Credit.
Look into some of the great carer technology which can make caring easier
Juggling work and care can be tricky, as a carer you have employment rights and more employers are recognising the importance of supporting the people in their workforce with caring responsibilities.
Register yourself as a carer with your GP. You will be entitled to health checks as well as other services.
Carers' Trust
The Carers' Trust is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK.
Age UK
We aim to provide life-enhancing services and vital support to people in later life. We and our local partners deliver a range of services across the UK.Our local Age UKs run a variety of different services. Not all services take place in every area, but all local Age UKs will be able to help you find what you're looking for.
Bridgit
Bridgit Care understand that being an unpaid carer is one of the most important jobs out there. But it can sometimes feel lonely and like you're unsupported. Which is why we're always here to listen and help. We believe technology should be designed with and for carers and the ones they support.Email: contact@bridgit.care
Carers UK
Carers UK give expert advice, information and support to carers in order to make their life better.Carers UK are available to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don't have to care alone.
They have an expert telephone advice and support service for if you want to talk about caring. And if you're looking for answers, they have online information and support.
Carers UK continually campaign for carers rights, alongside having online support groups and volunteering opportunities.
Veterans Gateway
Veterans’ Gateway – information, advice and support for veterans and their families Here for you 24/7, we are the first point of contact for veterans and their loved ones. We can directly refer you to our verified, expert partners including Combat Stress, SSAFA, Poppy Scotland and more.Carers UK Animated Video Guides
Carers UK animation series covers a wide variety of topics to help you understand what support and benefits are available to help you look after someone as well as yourself.Click below to play animation
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NHS 111
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NHS Choices
Helping you take control of your health and wellbeing. Including lots of resources to support you in your health and the health of the person you are caring for.
NHS App
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