Carer Self-Service Portal

What would you like help with?

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  My Caring Role

  I'd like to know more about my responsibilities as a carer, and the help available to me.

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  Finance

  I have questions about tax, benefits, grants, or something else about money.

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  Support Group

  I'd like to find a group of other carers that I can meet with to have a chat.

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  Physical Health

  I'd like information on how to look after my own physical wellbeing.

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  Emotional Support

  I'd like information on how to maintain my mental wellbeing.

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  Time for Myself

  I'd like to know about making sure I take care of my own needs.

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  Legal

  I'd like to know about some of the legal aspects of caring.

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  Education and Employment

  I'd like help with managing my education or employment alongside my role as a carer.

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  Home Environment

  I'd like to know how to improve the home environment for myself and the person I care for.

• My Caring Role

  Are there any specific things you'd like to know about your role as a carer?

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    Where to Start

    I'd like an overview and some simple advice to get started.

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    Leaving Hospital

    I'd like to know how I can care for someone after they leave hospital.

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    Blue Badges

    I'd like information about blue badges for accessible parking spaces.
• Finance

  Are there any specific things you'd like to know about finance?

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    Carer's Assessment

    I'd like information about the Carer's Assessment, a process involving the local council that can help identify support available to you.

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    Carer's Allowance

    I'd like to know about the Carer's Allowance, a benefit you might be eligible for.

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    Budgeting

    I'd like more information about managing money.
• Physical Health

  Are there any specific topics you'd like to know about keeping yourself healthy?

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    Exercise

    I'd like to know about keeping a good level of activity and general health.

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    Eating Well

    I'd like to know about the impact eating has on my health, and how to keep eating well while being a carer.
• Emotional Support

  Are there any specific topics you'd like to know about?

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    Peer Support

    I'd like to know how to get in touch with other carers.

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    Dealing with Anxiety

    I'd like some techniques for managing anxiety.
• Time for Myself

  Are there any specific topics you'd like to know about?

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    Respite

    I'd like to know about respite care.

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    Taking Breaks

    I'd like to know about the benefits of taking a short time away from my caring role.
• Legal

  Are there any specific topics you'd like to know about?

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    Wills

    I'd like to know about making a will, letting my family know what should happen after my death.

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    Powers of Attorney

    I'd like to know about Lasting Powers of Attorney, a document that will allow me to act on behalf of the person I care for.
• Education and Employment

  Are there any specific topics you'd like to know about?

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    Working and Caring

    I'd like to think about topics like flexible working, taking time off, or my employment rights.

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    Leaving Work

    I'm thinking about leaving my work to concentrate on my role as a carer, and I'd like help making that decision.
• Home Environment

  Are there any specific topics you'd like to know about?

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    Digital Technologies

    I'd like to know about assistive technologies that may help.

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    Home Adaptations

    I'd like to consider physical changes I might make that could help.