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Caring about carers: a national strategy for carers

The government wish to acknowledge the value of carers in the community by offering information, support and care to the carers. There will be special provision to help carers in employment and young carers. All will be helped by the legislation and financial measures to be put in place. It is recognised that a break from their responsibility is essential to enable carers to continue caring. These elements, forming the National Strategy for Carers, are described and attention is drawn to key points. Three appendices detail helplines, good practice for service providers and local authority support by area.

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