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Looking after someone
Find advice, practical and financial help if you're a carer looking after someone
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Are you a carer?
You're a carer if you look after, help or support someone who wouldn’t be able to manage everyday life without your help, and you’re not employed to do it.
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Coronavirus - Guidance for unpaid carers
National and local advice and support for carers during Coronavirus.
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Help for young carers
If you're 18 and under and you look after someone at home, you can get help with care and your school work.
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Find someone to talk to about caring
There are organisations and support groups that can support you in your caring role.
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What to do if a child or young person is looking after you
What to do if a child or young person is looking after you
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Help for working carers
Being a carer doesn’t mean that you have to give up work.
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Benefits and financial support for carers
Find out about financial help you can get as a carer.
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Planning for emergencies and the future if you're a carer
If you're a carer, it's important to plan what will happen if you're unable to provide care.
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Looking after yourself if you're a carer
What you can do to look after yourself if you're caring for someone else
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Breaks for carers
Caring can be exhausting, so it's important to have some time for you. This will help you and the person you care for.
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What is a carer's assessment?
If you look after someone who lives in Leicestershire and you’re both over 18, you may be entitled to some support with your caring role through a carer’s assessment.
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Carer's personal budgets
You may be entitled to a carer's one-off or regular personal budget if you’re eligible for the carer’s assessment.
News
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Simple advice can help vulnerable stay well during the hot weather
For further details, please see the NHS heatwave advice
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Opportunity to share your life with those most in need
Find out how you can become a Shared Lives Carer
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County council urges carers to apply for recognition
Apply for your free carer passport