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Checklist of common needs

What is the checklist?

This checklist has been designed by Carers and staff from some Carers' Support organisations to help identify information you may require to support your health and wellbeing. Each item links to part(s) of this site which may help with that topic.

Time off:

• Residential care
• Taking a break





Financial security:

• Benefits
• Legal advice
• Power of Attorney/Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Long-term financial planning
• Employment




Emotional support:

• Counselling
• Telephone support
• Carers Group
• Carer support organisation




Assessment of Need:

• Carers Assessment




Having a voice:

• Individual advocacy
• Campaigning on carers issues
• Help with Complaints




Training and Support to Care:

• Back care
• Stress management / relaxation
• Continence advice
• Equipment / adaptations
• Carers Emergency Alert Card
• Community Alarms




You can get more information.

West Sussex Carers Support Services (formerly West Sussex Carers Network)

www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/AdviceSupport/BeingACarer/default.htm




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