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Are you a carer?

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Are you a carer?

There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

Greenwood have a carers registration form to help encourage carers to become recognised within our system and helps us to provide additional carers support. Click here to access the form.

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

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Finance & Law

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring. Fantastic support and thorough information can be found on the NHS website. 

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