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Bradford and Airedale, Harrogate and Ripon, and Craven districts of Yorkshire.
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Extract of PDF text: 1 AP 8.17 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 directives, advance statements, advance decisions - all describe documents which could…
Extract of PDF text: Arranging help at home (domiciliary care) At some stage, many carers are faced with the task of finding services to provide extra help at home. Taking on the role of employer in addition to caring responsibilities can be daunting. What sort of help is needed? Who can provide it? How…
Extract of PDF text: 1 BS(B) 02.18 Bereavement Services in Bradford District All organisations accept self referrals or contact by a professional. Bereavement Care@Cornerstone, Great Horton, Bradford Offers emotional support on a one to one basis, group sessions or by telephone. Group meetings every Wednesday 2.00 - 3.30pm. Contact Jean on 01274 400528 Bradford…
Extract of PDF text: 1 CHR 1.18 Carers have rights Legislation which affects carers Recent legislation heralds major changes to the care system. The Care Act 2014 represents the most significant reform of care and support in more than 60 years. The majority of the new legislation came into force in April 2015. Some…
Extract of PDF text: 1 CW 12.17 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 1.18 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 CCB 11.16 Changing circumstances and your benefits When hospital or care home stays can affect benefits When circumstances change because of a stay in hospital or a care home any benefits you, or the person you are caring for receive may be affected. You must tell whoever pays the…
Extract of PDF text: 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 relative needs, what’ s available…
Extract of PDF text: 1 CWE(H+C) 01.18 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 involvement in an emergency situation. You may be caught up in traffic or, more seriously,…
Extract of PDF text: 1 FIN 11.16 Finding out about financial help Contents Attendance Allowance p. 3 Benefit Cap p. 2 Blue Badge Scheme p. 13 Carer’s Allowance p. 3 Carer’s Credit p. 5 Council Tax Reduction p. 10 Disability Living Allowance (children) p. 5 Disabled Facilities Grant p. 10 Disabled Person’s Railcard p.…
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