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Employer and employee guide to unpaid carer’s leave - who can take it, how long for, when can employers postpone or delay.
Chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13.
Chapters 15, 16, 17 and 18.
Use this form to claim Carer’s Allowance by post if you can’t claim online.
Chapters 6 and 7.
Support for foster carers, including financial help, tax arrangements, how to make decisions for your foster child, claiming benefit while fostering, and other help.
Chapter 14.
Contact information for Carer's Allowance Unit, telephone number and address
Seeks views on a new strategy for carers that will set out how more can be done to support them.
This report adds to the growing evidence that unpaid caring should be considered a social determinant of health.
Chapters 8 and 9.
Guidance and resources for carers and care providers to help people understand and access screening.
Report changes in circumstances if you're claiming or have applied for Carer's Allowance - if you get a job, take a break from caring for someone, stop being a carer
The taskforce ensures the delivery of 2 packages of support that the government has put in place for the care sector, the social care action plan and the care home support package.
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