Planning for the future
Parents may have concerns about financial provision for the future. The National Autistic Society offers a wills and trusts phone service staffed by solicitors. Click icon to find out more.
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Carers UK
For comprehensive information on a range of benefits to which carers might be entitled, click icon and select which benefit looks interesting.
Carer’s assessments
Carers FIRST have produced an introduction to carer assessments – click icon on the left to view. For more detail see the Information hub menu on their website. First point of contact is the County Council’s Customer Service Centre: 01522 782224 carersservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Carers UK has produced a more detailed carer’s assessments guide for adult carers of adults (over 18 years) who are disabled, ill or elderly. They also offer a factsheet. It has a chapter about carers of adults. Click icon on the right to see it.
- A carer’s assessment is an opportunity to discuss with the local council what support or services you need.
- Are your needs the result of you providing necessary care?
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Does your caring role have an effect on you?
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Is there, or is there likely to be, a significant impact on your wellbeing?
- If you, or the person you are looking after, are assessed by the local council/trust as needing support, then you or they have a right to ask for a direct payment instead of having the support arranged by the local council/trust.
For information about Carers Allowance see: NHS Government. The National Autistic Society looks at it more broadly in Benefits and care
Support for carers
Lincolnswhire Council offers a broader range of support for carers. Click icon to browse. The people there can help you directly or point you in the right direction as appropriate.
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Please be aware that we, at GAIN, are not qualified to give advice. See disclaimer.