FAQs: Care and carers
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Care and carers FAQs
Q: How can I get a carer's assessment?
Q: Do I qualify for Carer's Allowance?
Q: I help to care for my mother, what help is available for me?
Q: How can I access services for me and my child who has a disability?
Q: What are personal care services?
Q: Who can receive free personal care?
Q: How do I get a home care service?
Q: I am being abused. Who can help me?
Q: What is Shared Care Services?
Q: Who can I speak to if I am having difficulty caring for my child and think I need help?
Q: What kind of help is available for carers?
Answer:
Services available to help carers include:
- welfare benefits advice
- day care
- home care, including help with personal care
- community alarm
- respite or short breaks from caring
See our Care and carers page for further information.
