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Common questions from carers

Q: I am worried about what happens after my wife, who has had a stroke, comes out of hospital. What should I do?
Q: I have heard that carers can get a reduction in Council Tax. Is this true?
Q: The person I am caring for refuses all help from Social Services. Can I do anything?
Q: I am currently receiving Income Support. Is it right that I am not entitled to any Carers Benefits?
Q: What do I have to do to get the Carers Benefit?
Q: How do I get a break from caring?
Q: I am a carer and have managed on my own up to now, but life is getting more and more difficult. What should I do?

Most of these questions are ones frequently heard by staff at the Carers Support Service - Regis, Chichester and Rural. Others are from other Carers support organisations around the county. We are grateful to these organisations for suggesting these questions and the answers provided. Please click on a question from the list above to read the answer.