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Tag Archives: Benefits
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Summary
By the end of this module you should : Know where to get benefits advice Know about proposed changes to the benefits system Know about tax issues for carers including VAT, council tax and pension credits Know about the Carer … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Money and benefits
Tagged: Benefits | Care Homes | Carer needs assessment | Council Tax | Tax
Tagged: Benefits | Care Homes | Carer needs assessment | Council Tax | Tax
The Carer Needs Assessment (2)
If you have worries about what might happen in an emergency you can use the Carer Needs Assessment to make emergency care plans if you become ill or if the person you are caring for suddenly becomes ill. The Carers … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Money and benefits
Tagged: Benefits | Carer needs assessment | Emergency Care Plan | Housing
Tagged: Benefits | Carer needs assessment | Emergency Care Plan | Housing
Proposed changes to the benefits system (2)
The current Disability Living Allowance will be replaced by a new Personal Independence Payment. This will start from April 2013 for people ages 16 to 64. (If you receive Disability Living Allowance now there will be a phased introduction to the … Continue reading
Proposed changes to the benefits system (1)
The UK Government’s restructure to benefits and some personal allowances is ongoing. Some benefits in future may be devolved to the Scottish Government in future. The following information may be subject to change. Universal Credit is the name of one … Continue reading
Getting benefits advice
The benefits system is complicated and rules may change with new government laws and national budgets. There are four main groups of benefits Contributory (You must have paid national insurance contributions – not means tested) Non – contributory (Not means tested -there has to be an eligible need, as defined … Continue reading
Training for carers
There are training courses available for carers in Scotland. Access to courses can be found by using carer organisations in your local area. By joining a carer organisation you will be able to get the most up dated information and … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Training and support
Tagged: Benefits | Manual Handling | Relaxation | Sitter Service | Telecare | Training
Tagged: Benefits | Manual Handling | Relaxation | Sitter Service | Telecare | Training
Alternatives to consider
Alternatives if you want to continue to work Take some paid or unpaid leave to allow you time to sort out arrangements or to decide what you want to do in the longer term. Take a career break. Some employers … Continue reading