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An overview of Legal Aid including eligibility criteria and financial rules.
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GOV.UK: Legal Aid
Useful guide and video explain how the NHS supports the rights of carers to health services.
NHS England: Carers Toolkit
Information on types of trusts from GOV.UK
GOV.UK Trusts
The Citizens advice service can offer support with a wide range of legal issues.
Citizens Advice: Law & Courts
What you can expect from your GP if you register as a carer. Includes a downloadable form if your GP doesn't have one of their own.
Action for Carers: Register as a Carer
A useful guide to your rights as a carer
Carers First Carers' Checklist (Opens a PDF)
Information on making a will from Carers Trust
Carers Trust: Help making a will
Advice on Probate, what it is and how it works
GOV.UK Probate
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