Information for Carers

Providing information is important to let people realise they are carers and to what they are entitled; local services, support groups and a range of benefits and entitlements. With between 40-60% of disability benefits going unclaimed, and with many carers unaware of their rights to an assessment of their needs, it is estimated that some £600 million of carers' benefits go unclaimed each year. To help address this short fall in benefits uptake we fund a Carers Outreach Worker, currently based at the Partnership Project, Highgrove Lodge.
 
Providing information also raises awareness in professionals and others about the needs of carers, which leads to a greater uptake of, and access to, services. It also raises awareness in carers about what is available and it empowers and supports them, thereby helping to increase their quality of life.
 
Links:
Take Care Magazine
Partnership Project
Publications
Legislation
Carers Assessments
Carers Helpline
Legal Information
Fire Safety
Transport & Getting About
Employment
Carers Week
Carers Rights Day