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Help for working carers
Statutory rights
As a working carer, there are statutory rights you’ll be entitled to:
- apply for flexible working
- time off in emergencies
- protection from discrimination
- parental leave
It’s your choice whether to tell your employer about your caring role but there may be extra support available for carers in your workplace such as:
- carers leave (paid or unpaid)
- time off to accompany the person you are looking after to appointments (paid or unpaid)
- a carers support group or carers contact
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Information and advice
If you’re looking for information and advice outside working hours, see the Find someone to talk to about caring page.