Carers' Resource is the local, specialist carers' centre for the
Bradford and Airedale, Harrogate and Ripon, and Craven districts of Yorkshire.

Factsheets

The Carers’ Resource provides factsheets on a wide range of caring and carer related issues. We hold the Information Standard, and as a result of this we guarantee that the information we provide in our factsheets is

  • accurate
  • up to date
  • appropriate to its geographical area
  • clearly presented
  • unbiased

We aim to make our information as accessible as we can. If you would like a factsheet in an alternative format, such as large print or braille, or in a language other than English, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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View factsheets for: Bradford and Airedale Craven General Harrogate All

Arranging Help at Home

Areas: General

Extract of PDF text: Carers’ Resource is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered Charity No. 1049278 Company registered in England No 3054273. Registered Office: 11 North Park Road, Harrogate. HG1 5PD 1 AHH 1 0.1 9 Arranging help at home (domiciliary care) Ma ny carers are often faced with the task of finding…

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Attendance Allowance

Areas: General

Extract of PDF text: Company registered in England No 3054273.Registered Office: 11 North Park Road, Harrogate. HG1 5PD AA 4.20 ATTENDANCE ALLOWANCE Att endance Allowance (AA) is a tax –free benefit for people of state pension age and over who need help with personal care, or watching over to keep safe. You must have…

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Carers Have Rights

Areas: General

Extract of PDF text: 1 CHR 1.1 8 Carers have rights Legislation which affects carers The Care Act 2014 represents the most significant reform of care and support in more than 60 years. The majority of the new legislatio n came into force in April 2015 . Some reforms concerning paying for care, including…

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Caring and Working

Areas: General

Extract of PDF text: 1 CW 1.20 Caring and w orking For many carers, trying to do a paid job whilst managing their caring role can become complicated and stressful and they may consider giving up work is the only solution. This factsheet outlines some of the factors which carers might consider in order…

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Caring for You

Areas: General

Extract of PDF text: 1 CFY 2.19 Caring for you Looking after yourself when you are a carer Most carers would agree – caring can be hard work, both mentally and physically. Sometimes everything seems to focus on the person you are caring for and it can be easy to ignore your own needs…

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Choosing a Care Home

Areas: General

Extract of PDF text: 1 CCH (B&A) 6.19 ont Choosing a care home Moving into a care home will always involve some degree of stress and it’s best to plan ahead, if you have the opportunity to do so. Making a choice will be easier if there’s time to consider what you or your…

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