Are You a Carer?<\/h3>\n

If you are a carer, please let us know by completing one of the ‘Register as a Carer’ forms below – we may be able to help you. You can either complete the form online which will get sent straight to us, or print off the printable version and drop it into reception.<\/p>\n

Carers UK<\/h3>\n

They\u2019re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don\u2019t have to care alone.<\/p>\n

Phone: 020 7378 4999<\/strong><\/p>\n

Website: carersuk.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Website: carersuk.org<\/a>\u00a0(Essex Carers)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Essex Carers Support<\/h3>\n

Wide variety of flexible support services for unpaid family carers in Essex.<\/p>\n

Phone:\u00a001255 474410<\/strong><\/p>\n

E-mail:\u00a0admin@essexcarerssupport.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0essexcarerssupport.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

NHS Links<\/h3>\n

There is a wealth of information on the\u00a0NHS<\/a>\u00a0website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.<\/p>\n

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• A guide to care and support<\/a>\n

  Information for carers and people who have care & support needs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

• Caring for someone<\/a>\n

  Advice on providing care, medicines etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

• Care after hospital<\/a>\n

  Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

• Taking a break<\/a>\n

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

• Support and Benefits for Carers<\/a>\n

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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  Work and Disability<\/a>
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  Guidance, support and help with employment issues.<\/p>\n

  Being a Young Carer<\/a><\/p>\n

  Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Finance and Law<\/h3>\n

  Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.<\/p>\n

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  • Benefits for carers<\/a>\n

    Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • Benefits for the\u00a0under-65s<\/a>\n

    Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.<\/p>\n

    Benefits for the over-65s<\/a><\/p>\n

    Advice and information on\u00a0financial support for older people with a disability or illness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • Carer’s Assement<\/a>\n

    How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • Other benefits<\/a>\n

    Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Register as a Carer<\/h2>\n

    Register as a Carer Form (Printable)<\/a><\/p>\n