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Early support to help you be independent

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  1. Early support to help you be independent
  2. You are here: Independence support available for unpaid carers
  3. Independence support available for people with a sensory impairment

Independence support available for unpaid carers

Carers Link Officers help carers in their caring role by:

  • providing information and advice
  • providing access to community resources
  • providing equipment and assistive technology
  • supporting with housing and finance

They will carry out a carers assessment with you first, to find out what support you need.

They can help you to access the Carers Emergency Scheme, which offers support if you are unable to provide care.

Find out more about the carer’s emergency scheme

  • Previous page: Early support to help you be independent
  • Next page: Independence support available for people with a sensory impairment

Further information for carers

  • Help with saving money
  • Additional support for carers
  • Read the Carers Strategy
  • Find out more about paying for your care
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