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Statutory guidance on Care and Support
GOV.UK: Care and support statutory guidance
General Information for Carers
GOV.UK: Caring for someone
You could be eligible for up to £83.30 per week if you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week, and they get certain benefits
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GOV.UK Carers Allowance
A Carer Passport is a record which identifies a carer in some way and sets out an offer of support, services or other benefits in response from your place of work.
Carer Passports
'Flexible working' is a phrase that describes any working pattern adapted to suit your needs. There are different ways in which an employer could support you with any caring needs you have on an ongoing basis.
Carers UK: The Flexible Working Act 2023
GOV.UK - Guide to Flexible Working
Pathways to Work is South Yorkshire’s joined-up support offer for people who are facing challenges with work due to their health or other circumstances.
Pathways to Work
BMBC offers links to national and Local policies and strategies which play a part in supporting carers.
BMBC Carers Strategy
GOV.UK Care Act
South Yorkshire Housing Good Work scheme supports people to find, stay and thrive in employment.
SYHA: Good Work Scheme
Work Well offers free support to find, stay and thrive in employment
Work Well
If you’re entitled to Carer’s Allowance, you may be able to receive a Carer Premium (called a Carer Addition for people of State Pension age) or Carer Element if you receive Universal Credit.
Carers UK: What is the Carers Premium?
Marie Curie: Carers Premium, How to Apply
The Turn2Us website offers advice and information on Universal Credit and the additional elements for carers.
Turn2Us: Universal Credit Additional Elements
Age UK provide advice on many different situations where your caring role has changed.
Age UK: What to do if your caring role changes or ends
If your circumstances change and you need to know about how this effects any benefit entitlements you may have or need.
GOV.UK: Carers Allowance - Reporting a change in circumstances
Taking time off in an emergency
Carers UK: Taking time off work when needed
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