Henry's Cat, thank you for your question. Sorry for the delay in coming back to you - this is the reply from one of our advisers: 'Thank you for your message. One off items that are purchased can also be considered disability-related expenses - as long as they are bought to support the individual's ...

Hi all! Thanks to everyone for your comments so far on DRE. As Aaron says, it is really helpful to hear your viewpoints as we go on to develop the guidance further. Just another reminder that this is a link to our page in case you wish to share it with anyone else: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-...

Hi Melly,

Yes, there is quite a lot of information to take in!
Thank you for taking a look and let me know if you have any thoughts.

Thank you,
Jane

Hi all, I’m Jane and I help to develop our Carers UK advice resources - you may have noticed I've posted quite a lot recently to share some of our information and gather your feedback. I’d love to hear what types of information resources you’d find helpful. Please do feel free to let me know on this...

Happy Carers' Rights Day all! Here is a guide that may be of interest - it features some inspiring stories:

Two in three of us will care
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advic ... care-guide

Hi Judith,

Happy Carers Rights Day! I've managed to track down a spare copy for you. I will send you a private message to find out how best to get this to you.

All the best,
Jane

Hi Judith,

Sorry to hear that. May I check which version you were trying to order?

Many thanks,
Jane

Hi everyone. I hope you are well. I’m Jane and I work at Carers UK. You may welcome some more support on navigating the social care system. Our Being heard - self-advocacy guides for carers are nation specific guides suggesting ways to communicate effectively with professionals and providing some ke...

Hi David, Thanks for highlighting this - I've messaged our Policy and Campaigns team about this. Meanwhile, there is some info about the Carers UK's Fairer for Carers campaign here: https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-camp ... for-carers

Hello, I’m Jane – thank you so much for visiting the forum and welcome! I’d just like to highlight some helpful tools: Our local directory , where you can look up carer organisations and support groups in your area: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/get-support/local-support Ask Sara – this i...