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Every day, another six thousand people take on a caring responsibility. Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. Carers UK provides information on your rights and how to get help.

Gadgets and Gizmos

Making life easier

There is a range of gadgets, equipment and services which are designed to help disabled people and their carers manage everyday life more easily. more... 28.05.09

Look after your health

Look after yourself

Caring can be rewarding but it can also be very tiring, placing demands on your physical and emotional energy. As a carer you need to be as healthy as possible. From blood pressure, eye tests and heart health find out how you can get help. more... 28.05.09

Carer's Allowance

Carer's Allowance

Carer's Allowance is the main benefit for carers and is worth £53.10 a week. But there are lots of rules about who is entitled to claim it and other sources of income might mean you get less than the full amount. Get the facts. more... 28.05.09 

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Carers UK would like to know how helpful our information and advice has been to you. Help us improve our service to carers by completing this short survey. more...

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