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Advice for carers

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Caring for someone can be difficult. You may need advice on how to manage your caring responsibilities, as well as information on where to go for further support.

Find out about your rights as a carer and how to continue your caring role while keeping yourself in good health.

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Are you a carer?

Many people look after someone for a long time without ever thinking of themselves as carers.

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Your rights as a carer

When you're busy looking after someone else, it's easy to forget about your own needs as a carer.

Support for carers

Find out about emotional, practical and financial support available for carers.  
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When your caring role changes

Your caring role can change over time. Read about carer’s assessments, changes to benefits and support for the emotional impact of any changes. 
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We are grateful for the generous support of Dr Naim Dangoor CBE
and The Exilarch's Foundation

Your Age UK

Set your location to see what Age UK offers in your local area.

Age UK Advice:
0800 169 6565
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Aids for the home

We have a variety of aids to help you feel safe and move around with ease at home, including stairlifts, personal alarms, bath lifts and assistive furniture.

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Raise a Grandchild

Please sponsor a grandparent to raise their grandchild in one of the world’s poorest countries for just 50p per day. Your support can really make a difference to the lives of older people.

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