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?
Answer:
Personal care services can include:
- personal hygiene
- assistance with eating
- continence management
- assistance with medication
- assistance getting in/out of bed
- assistance with dressing/undressing.
If you need help with any of these tasks contact your local Social Work Office to have your needs assessed.
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?
