Caring for someone with dementia (Key Information Sheet)
  • Looking after yourself
  • Help that may be available
  • Understanding someone with dementia
  • Acting on their behalf
  • Communicating with someone with dementia
  • Caring for them at home
  • Caring for them in a residential care home

 

Claiming Carer's Allowance (Key Information Sheet)
  • What is Carer's Allowance?
  • Eligibility
  • How much does it pay?
  • How to claim
  • What to do if you disagree with the assessment
  • Additional important information

 

Carer's assessment - England (Key Information Sheet)
  • What is it?
  • Who can have one?
  • How to apply
  • What to expect and how to prepare
  • Support Plans
  • How to challenge/ appeal a decision

Carer's assessment - Wales (Key Information Sheet)
  • What is it?
  • Who can have one?
  • How to apply
  • What to expect and how to prepare
  • Support Plans
  • How to challenge/ appeal a decision

The new carer's allowance supplement (social security Scotland)
  • What is it?
  • How much does it pay?
  • How to claim
  • Its treatment for TAX
  • Further information

Respite Care (Key information sheet)
  • The 4 types of respite care
  • Arranging and paying for respite care
  • Pros and cons of respite care
  • Sources of further information