Supporting Carers Better

Fact sheets

Carers and Finance Caring can have a negative impact on a carer’s financial situation due to additional costs incurred and changed availability for work.	Carers and Pensions Caring for someone can have implications on your pension. In order to receive a full basic State Pension you must have made a certain amount of National Insurance contributions.
Carer’s Assessment You can request a carer’s assessment through your local council if you care for someone aged 18 or over regularly and spend a substantial amount of time doing so.	Caring for a person wtih dementia People suffering from dementia, when they find their mental abilities in decline, often feel vulnerable and need reassurance and support.
Decision making on behalf of others The law allows people who no longer feel able to look after their own affairs to assign somebody to make decisions on their behalf at a later date.	Help in an Emergency If you are a carer, knowing what support is available to you in an emergency is important.
Palliative Care A relatively modern form of care, palliative care concentrates on reducing the severity of a disease or slowing its progress rather than looking for a cure.	Personal Care Budgets Personal care budgets allow users of social care to take control of the budget to pay for their own social care services.
Support for Carers There is support available to you as a carer. Services are available to allow you to take a break during the day or to go to work.	Telecare Support for Carers Telecare can help to provide peace of mind and independence for carers and the people for whom they are caring.

E-newsletters

Care Quality Commission Newsletter	Carers Contact Newsletter
Carers UK News Releases	Crossroads Care General News

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Caring for Dementia

Dementia Carers Pathways

Recognised, Valued, Supported: Next Steps for the Carers Strategy

An HM Government policy document

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