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Directory resultsCarers' breaks and respite care
Your carer's assessment may identify that you need a break from caring from time to time. Equally, the person you care for may also want to have a break without you. See Accessible day trips and activities for help planning their trip. Replacement…
Caring for older relatives
Looking after an older disabled relative can have practical, financial and emotional challenges. But help and support is available. The Carers Trust answers some of your common questions on where to find practical and emotional support. I've just started to care for…
Choosing care services
Choosing your care services can be a daunting prospect. There are many care options available, but which kind of support is right for you? Think about what you get most out of in life. You may have particular interests that…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. It includes: emphysema - damage to the air sacs in the lungs chronic bronchitis - long-term inflammation of the airways COPD is a common condition…
Claiming income-related benefits
If you think you may be entitled to an income-related benefit, such as Income Support, Housing Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, you should make a claim as soon as possible. You can…
Communicating with someone with dementia
Dementia is a progressive illness that, over time, will affect a person's ability to remember and understand basic everyday facts, such as names, dates and places. Dementia will gradually affect the way a person communicates. Their ability to present rational ideas…
Community support and supported living
These services help you to live independently. They help you with daily living tasks such as: managing money running a home shopping cooking staying in touch with friends and family travelling around the city Community support services will aim to…
Coronavirus Covid-19
Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19). Please see link for further information
Dementia and managing money
People with dementia need to organise their financial and legal affairs while they are able to make decisions. It's a good idea to get professional advice about wills, pensions, how to manage any financial assets you have, and how to…
Direct payments and personal budgets
Direct payments and personal budgets are offered by your local authority to give you more flexibility over how your care and support is arranged and provided. They are given to both people with care and support needs, and also to…