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Extract of PDF text: 1 AP 2.22 Advance planning for medical treatment and care It’s natural to be concerned about what the future holds. What would happen if we were unable to make decisions because of an illness or accident? Living wills, advance statements, advance decisions – all describe documents which could be used…
Extract of PDF text: 1 AHH 10.21 Arranging help at home (domiciliary care) Many carers are often faced with the task of finding services to provide extra help at home. Before making any arrangements it is advisable to contact Health and Adult Social Care. This is an opportunity to discuss the help you need…
Extract of PDF text: Company registered in England No 3054273.Registered Office: 11 North Park Road, Harrogate. HG1 5PD AA 4.22 Attendance allowance What it is and help with completing the application form Att endance Allowance (AA) is a tax –free benefit for people of state pension age and over who need help with personal…
Extract of PDF text: 1 BS (B&A) 6.21 Bereavement Services in Bradford District Some organisations are currently operating reduced services and are holding waiting lists. Please c ontact the organisation directly to find out what services they can offer . Bereavement Care@Cornerstone, Great Horton , Bradford Offer s emotional support for bereaved adults on…
Extract of PDF text: Company registered in England No 3054273. Registered Office: 11 North Park Road, Harrogate. HG1 5PD 1 CHR 10 .21 Carers Have Rights The Care Act 2014 sets out the duty of local authorities to assess people’ s needs for care and support, and to determine eligibility for public funding to…
Extract of PDF text: 1 CW 1.22 Caring and working 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 to…
Extract of PDF text: 1 CFY 9.21 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…
Extract of PDF text: 1 CCH 7.22 Choosing a care home It can be difficult to know where to start when choosing a care home. This factsheet explains the types of home available, as well as what to look for and consider . Making a choice is easier if there’s time to consider what…
Extract of PDF text: Company registered in England No 3054273. Registered Office: 11 North Park Road, Harrogate. HG1 5PD 1 CWE 6.21 Coping with emergencies What would happen if YOU were involved in an unforeseen emergency? Have you made plans for coping in a crisis? Most carers have an additional worry about their own…
Extract of PDF text: Company registered in England No 3054273. Registered Office: 11 North Park Road, Harrogate. HG1 5PD 1 FIN 5.2 2 Finding out about financial help Contents Attendance Allowance p. 2 Blue Badge Scheme p. 9 Carer’s Allowance p. 4 Carer’s Credit p. 5 Council Tax Discounts and Exemptions p. 8 Disability…