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FAQs

Am I eligible as a carer?

A carer looks after a family member, friend, partner or neighbour who needs support due to illness, disability or old age. The help carers give is unpaid, though you may still receive Carer’s Allowance or other benefits. You do not have to care full time to receive Carer’s Allowance or live with the person you care for to be a carer.

Please refer to this link for more information.

I don’t live in the same borough/county as the person I care for – where do I go for help?

It is the duty of the local authority (council) where the person you care for lives to assess their care and support needs and your needs as a carer. For example, if the person you care for lives in Sutton, the London Borough of Sutton would be responsible for assessing their support needs and offering you a Carer’s Assessment.

What is Carer's Allowance and how do I claim it?

Carer’s Allowance is the main benefit for carers. It is currently £66.15 a week from April 2019. The rate generally changes each financial year. To qualify for Carer's Allowance, you must:

Be aged 16 or older.
Care at least 35 hours a week for someone who is receiving a qualifying disability benefit.
Not be in full-time education (over 21 hours a week).
Not earn over £123 a week (after some allowable deductions such as tax and National Insurance contributions).
Satisfy UK presence and residence conditions

Where could I receive more details on Carer Support?

Here are some local resources which may help you:

Adult Health & Community Services Directorate of Warwickshire County Council (first point of contact for a Carers Assessment).
Tel 01926 410410
Carers Trust Heart of England
Tel 02476 101040 or www.carerstrusthofe.org.uk
Carers UK
Tel 0808 808 777 or www.carersuk.org
NHS Carers Direct
Tel 0808 802 0202 or www.NHS.uk/carersdirect

Other Links

Support for Carers

Mental Health

Financial

Physical

Help to live at Home

For a comprehensive guide to services for carers in Warwickshire, please go to www.warwickshire.gov.uk/carers

What is Warwickshire Carer Wellbeing Service?

Warwickshire County Council commissions a Warwickshire Carer Wellbeing Service that is delivered close to and within communities ensuring the support offered is tailored to local needs, builds upon local assets, and is integrated with local health and community services. The service is provided by Carers Trust Heart of England.

If you are a carer you can contact the service by calling 024 7610 1040 – Option 4;

Email: carerssupport@carerstrusthofe.org.uk; or use the online form by clicking here and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

What is Care Companion Tool?

A website specifically designed to support carers of older people in the UK has been launched by Warwickshire County Council and is available free of charge to residents of Warwickshire called Care Companion. The Care Companion provides information and support for carers that is personalised to each individual’s unique caring situation. This includes useful articles and forms, an address book with details of local support groups, a journal function for carers to record information, and a to do list to help manage daily tasks.

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