Carers

Carers First

It is estimated there are over 21,500 people in Waltham Forest are providing care for a relative or friend. Carers do an amazing job and have the right to be supported. You do not have to wait until you are struggling or there is a crisis before you ask for support.

Telephone: 0300 303 1555

Carers First offer a wide range of support including:

• Carers Assessment
• Respite Care
• Financial Support
• Legal Issues
• Care Needs Assessment
• Events and Support Groups

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Information & Support

• A guide to care and support
  Information for carers and people who have care & support needs.
• Caring for someone
  Advice on providing care, medicines etc
• Care after hospital
  Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital
• Taking a break
  Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
• Support and benefits for carers
  Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
• Work and Disability
  Guidance, support and help with employment issues.
• Being a young carer
  Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support
• Benefits for the under-65s
  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.
• Benefits for the over-65s
  Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
• Carer’s Assesment
  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
• Other benefits
  Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring

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