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Carers
This section is aimed at health and social care professionals in the statutory and independent sectors who work with carers. It contains information on Government guidance and regulations affecting carers, details of the current carers grant and other relevant information on carers’ policy.
Information for carers
Carers looking after someone, or people considering becoming a carer, will find information on the Directgov website.
Carers' strategy
Published: 10 June 2008
Sets out the Government's short-term agenda and long-term vision for the future care and support of carers
Regional events
Published: 31/07/2008
Nine regional events are being held to help create a common sense of purpose and foster collective responsibility to ensure that carers have the services they need in their caring role whilst being enabled to have a life outside caring.
Carers Grant
The Government introduced the Carers Grant in 1999 to help councils to provide breaks and services for carers in England.
Key legislation related to carers
The Department has supported legislation which has given carers new and improved rights.
Discussion forum for carers
An opportunity for information sharing and a way for councils to adopt new approaches to supporting carers.
Carers of people with dementia
Booklet for carers about dementia, caring for someone with dementia and the help available.
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Data on support for carers
The NHS Information Centre provides data on support provided to carers by councils.
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