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There may be a number of people who become involved in the person you care for’s end of life care and the provision of support to you as their carer. The person you care for may receive support from some or all of the following people, and you and the person you care for can ask questions to any of them: If the person you care for is at home then the primary health care team at their local surgery or health centre will be responsible for their treatment. This will usually include their General Practitioner (GP), practice nurses, district nurses, and health visitors. GPs can refer to specialist doctors such as oncologists, haematologists, and geriatricians, as well as palliative care specialists. The person you care for’s GP will be responsible for their medication and care at home and can tell you and the person you care for about your local hospice and arrange a visit…

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Simple equipment can help you stay at home for longer. This might include grab rails, stair rails or access ramps. To find out more: search ' equipment ' find out about technology enabled care find equipment with our home equipment finder Maintaining your home You can find details of people who can help you with diy around the home. To find people who can help search ' handyperson '. Trading Standards' website uktsa can help you find trusted: decorators handypersons plumbers electricians builders Borough and district councils can help older and disabled residents adapt their homes. To find out more search ' Disability Facilities Grant '. Community alarms Personal alarms can help you live independently and stay at home for longer. Search ‘ community alarms ’ to find out more. Keeping warm in winter Action Surrey gives advice on: how to keep your home…

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You may be trying to juggle a job with your caring role which is putting you under a lot of pressure and stress. There are statutory rights for carers under the Equalities Act 2010. As you are looking after someone who is terminally ill, you are protected from discrimination because of your caring responsibilities. This is because you are counted as being ‘associated’ with someone who is protected by the law because of their age or disability. This means your employer cannot treat you less favourably because of your caring responsibilities. For more information on these statutory rights… the home pressures you are under and may even be able to help you access some support for example in-house counselling service. Some employers even have a carer’s policy or a carer support group to support staff in the workplace. Talk to your manager or to someone in HR to see what is in place…

as possible after diagnosis and returning home. This assessment provides the opportunity for you and your child to express what is important and to identify the needs of the whole family. The assessment process should include a team meeting involving you and key people from across different… condition and as a result require additional healthcare support at home and in the community. There are specific criteria for NHS funded children and young people’s continuing healthcare which are significantly different to NHS Continuing Health Care for adults. For more information on the National… role on relationships within the family and your other parenting responsibilities. If your child is entitled to social care support then a break from your caring role should form part of any package of support if this is something that you feel you need. Go to Taking a family break for more…