Carers Wales produces a range of factsheets covering issues that affect carers in Wales
While the benefit system is administered UK-wide, community care is a devolved issue and so there is variation between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Here we highlight these Wales centric factsheets with the UK-wide factsheets linked to the main Carers UK page.
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Getting an assessment in Wales
Carers gained the right to get a Carers Assessment under the Social Services & Well Being Act (Wales) 2014.
Here is Carers Wales guide on how the process works and what you can expect.
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Looking After Someone
This guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives you an overview of the practical and financial support available.
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Coming out of hospital
This factsheet outlines how to plan for someone coming out of hospital and how you can make sure your views and feelings are taken into account and how to get support.
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When the person you care for has died
In this factsheet we aim to help and advise you about what to do when the person you have been caring for dies.
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Carers Allowance
Want to know more about Carers Allowance? Available in both English and Welsh
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Personal Independence Payments
Want to know more about Personal Independence Payments? Available in both English and Welsh
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Disability Living Allowance
Want to know more about Disability Living Allowance? Available in both English and Welsh
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UK Factsheets
You can find further information on UK wide carers support, including benefit information, through this link.
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