Carers’ Rights
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Consistent care and support
From 1 April 2015, care and support was changed to be more consistent across England, including more support for carers. You can find out more by taking a look at the links below:
Department of Health - Care and support and you
Gov.uk - Care Act Factsheets
Carers UK - Assessments and The Care Act
As a carer you have specific legal rights and entitlements. Knowing your rights can help you get the support you need. These rights for carers include:
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The right to have your needs assessed by your local authority
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The right to receive direct payments so you can chose what services to have
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Rights in the workplace
To help you keep up to date with Carers' Rights and other relevant legislation, we've put together a range of useful links below.
Leicestershire County Council - Information for Carers
Carers UK - Looking after someone - information and support for carers
