Looking after someone 2017, Northern Ireland | Page 2

Contents ABOUT THIS GUIDE 3 A CARERS GUIDE 4 GETTING HELP AND SUPPORT 2 10 Where to start 11 Carer’s assessment 13 Assessment for the person you care for 14 Coming out of hospital 15 Managing someone’s affairs 15 Taking a break 16 Equipment and technology 18 YOUR FINANCES 20 Getting information on benefits 21 Carer’s Allowance 22 Carer’s Credit 23 Benefits for the person you care for 24 Help with rates 25 Other financial help 26 YOUR WORK 28 Working carers 29 Your rights in work 30 Getting support 32 DIRECTORY 34 This icon means there is a Carers NI or Carers UK factsheet available which you can download from our website or order a printed copy by contacting the Carers NI Adviceline on 028 9043 9843 or at [email protected] Looking after someone carersni.org