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Carers

Guide to information for carers

If you're a carer, you may also be entitled to help and support - overview of the different areas covered in this section

Managing your affairs and enduring power of attorney

Choose who deals with your financial or personal welfare matters if you become unable to manage them yourself

Caring and support services (caring for someone section)

Introduction to caring and the support services available to carers, assessments and types of support

Money matters (caring for someone section)

Financial support for carers, including Carers Allowance, direct payments and paying for care

Carers and employment (caring for someone section)

Caring while working or returning to work while caring or after a period of caring

Health and taking a break (caring for someone section)

Health and taking a break for carers, including looking after yourself and holidays

An overview of carers' rights (caring for someone section)

Information on carers' rights including the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act

When someone dies in a care home or hospital (government, citizens and rights section)

Details of what steps you need to take if someone dies in hospital or in a care home