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Carers
Work the way you want
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Guide to information for carers
Overview of the different areas covered in this section
Managing your affairs and lasting power of attorney (England and Wales)
Choose who deals with your financial or personal welfare matters if you become unable to manage them yourself
Caring and support (caring for someone section)
Introduction to caring and the support services available to carers, assessments and types of support
Managing your affairs and power of attorney (Scotland)
Choose someone to deal with your financial or personal welfare matters if you become unable to manage them
Carers and employment (caring for someone section)
Caring while working or returning to work while caring or after a period of caring
Money matters (caring for someone section)
Financial support for carers, including Carers Allowance, direct payments and paying for care
Carers' rights (caring for someone section)
Information on carers' rights including the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act
Health and taking a break (caring for someone section)
Health and taking a break for carers, including looking after yourself and holidays
When someone dies in hospital or a care home
Details of what steps you need to take if someone dies in hospital or in a care home
