CARERS' HELPDESK

Click on these links from http://www.carers.org/ to access some helpful information

1) What is a Carer?

- About Us

- Definition of a Carer

- Why do Carers need support?

- Carers' stories

- Young Carers' stories

- Videos about Carers

2) Getting Help

- Help for Carers

- Respite care

- Permanent care

- Continuing care

- Taking care of yourself

- Eating healthily

- Managing stress

- Carers and employment

- After caring

- Dealing with change

- Right to flexible working

- Taking a holiday

- Booking a holiday

- Days out together

- Travelling by air or sea

- Travelling with equipment and medicine

3) I care for someone with ...................

...Learning disabilities

- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

- Autistic Spectrum Disorders

- Down's Syndrome

...Mental health conditions

- Key facts and asks for mental health carers

- Mental health factsheets

- No Health without Mental Health

...Physical Disabilities & Illnesses

- Multiple Sclerosis

- Cancer

- HIV

- Heart disease

4) Old Age

- Alzheimer's and Dementia

5) Getting the most from your...................

- Getting the most from your G.P.

- Getting the most from your counsellor

- Getting the most from your occupational therapist

6) Transport and Mobility

- Aids and equipment

- Blue Badge Parking Scheme

- Days out together

- Driving Licenses

- Financial Help with Travel

- Personal Mobility

- Public transport

7) Bereavement

- Practical issues following a death

8) Organisations

- Find your local services

- Government and statutory bodies

- Health conditions

- Learning disabilities

- Mental health links

- Old age links

- Physical disabilities

- Other carer organisations

9) Learning opportunities for carers

- Carer's handbook

- The Essential Carer’s Guide

- Carers in the City

- Keeping Mum

11) Carers' chat

- Forum

- Carers' blog

- Carers' Community Rules

12) Carers' Centres

- Find your nearest local centre

- What is a Carers' Centre?

13) Money & benefits

Benefits for carers

- Carer's Allowance

- Carer's Assessment

Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance

Taxes and credits

- Housing or Council Tax Benefits

- Income Support and Tax Credits

- Child Tax Credit

Other benefits

Benefits Top Tips

14) Employment and carers

15) News

- Media Centre

- Press Releases

16) Get Involved

- Donate

- Leaving a legacy

- Other Ways To Give

- Get your company involved

17) How you make a difference

18) Events

19) Volunteer

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