This section aims to help you with practical stuffย ย such as getting a carers assessment and knowing your rights as an employee with caring responsibilities.
Whether you label yourself as a carer or not, if looking out for an elderly parent is affecting your life itโs worth knowing what support is available forย youย from the statutory authorities.
Carersโs rights have finally been extended so thatย anyoneย who provides care and feels they might benefit from some support is entitled to an assessment by the local authority. ย Read more..
What about work? Juggling the job of caring while youโre employed. ย Learn yourย rights here.
If youโve got experience of getting a carers assessment, or have a question to ask, please join ourย forumย today.