Your Rights as a Carer in Westminster
If you are a carer, you may have certain rights as a carer. But you may not necessarily know what this rights are. Be sure to make time for yourself to look after your own health.
Firstly, you are entitled to a carer's assessment. This is especially true if you regularly cleared for a disabled person. You can contact your local social services to request an assessment.
Before you take your assessment, think carefully about what your specific role is. During the assessment, you can talk about the services you provide and support you get.
You may then also qualify for additional support or other benefits. One of these benefits can be carer's allowance. In order to qualify for this allows you have to meet certain requirements. One requirement is to look after a disabled person for at least 35 hours a week.
If you currently care for disabled person for a minimum of 20 hours a week, you can qualify for a carer's credit.
This will help you to qualify for basic state pension. But you also have other rights as a carer.
When social services the sisters the first nuclear for, your views will be considered. You may also qualify to receive assistance from social services. This can include things like practical help at home. You may also qualify for other services, such as how to do stress. You can also get professional counselling.
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