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Click on these links from http://www.carers.org/ to access some helpful information
1) What is a Carer?
- About Us
- Definition of a Carer
- Why do Carers need support?
- Carers' stories
- Young Carers' stories
- Videos about Carers
2) Getting Help
- Help for Carers
- Respite care
- Permanent care
- Continuing care
- Taking care of yourself
- Eating healthily
- Managing stress
- Carers and employment
- After caring
- Dealing with change
- Right to flexible working
- Taking a holiday
- Booking a holiday
- Days out together
- Travelling by air or sea
- Travelling with equipment and medicine
3) I care for someone with ...................
...Learning disabilities
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Down's Syndrome
...Mental health conditions
- Key facts and asks for mental health carers
- Mental health factsheets
- No Health without Mental Health
...Physical Disabilities & Illnesses
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cancer
- HIV
- Heart disease
4) Old Age
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
5) Getting the most from your...................
- Getting the most from your G.P.
- Getting the most from your counsellor
- Getting the most from your occupational therapist
6) Transport and Mobility
- Aids and equipment
- Blue Badge Parking Scheme
- Days out together
- Driving Licenses
- Financial Help with Travel
- Personal Mobility
- Public transport
7) Bereavement
- Practical issues following a death
8) Organisations
- Find your local services
- Government and statutory bodies
- Health conditions
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health links
- Old age links
- Physical disabilities
- Other carer organisations
9) Learning opportunities for carers
- Carer's handbook
- The Essential Carer’s Guide
- Carers in the City
- Keeping Mum
11) Carers' chat
- Forum
- Carers' blog
- Carers' Community Rules
12) Carers' Centres
- Find your nearest local centre
- What is a Carers' Centre?
13) Money & benefits
Benefits for carers
- Carer's Allowance
- Carer's Assessment
Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance
Taxes and credits
- Housing or Council Tax Benefits
- Income Support and Tax Credits
- Child Tax Credit
Other benefits
Benefits Top Tips
14) Employment and carers
15) News
- Media Centre
- Press Releases
16) Get Involved
- Donate
- Leaving a legacy
- Other Ways To Give
- Get your company involved
17) How you make a difference
18) Events
19) Volunteer
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