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Are you needing advice about looking after someone?
As I care for someone else on a full-time basis. Where can I get help and advice?
Can I bring someone with me for my social work services assessment?
Can I go out with my family and friends if I move into a Council-run care home?
Can I keep a pet at a Council-run care home?
Does the respite care service cost me anything?
How can I find out if I am eligible to receive free personal care?
How much does the personal care service cost?
How often will I be able to use the respite care service?
I care for someone else on a full-time basis. Where can I get help and advice?
I have been referred to social work for assistance, but have been told I need an assessment. What is an assessment?
What are respite care services?
What checks are prospective workers subject to before they are employed in the social care sector?
What does a short break/respite service for carers mean?
What happens with my medication if I move into Council-run care home?
What is a care home?
What is a Carer's Allowance?
What is a carer's assessment?
What kind of help is available to informal carers?
What kind of home care services are available?
What service is provided by occupational therapy/occupational health?
What's included in the price of staying at a Council-run care home?
Where is nearest dentist, GP or hospital?
Who is a carer?
Will I get to keep my own G.P. or dentist if I move into a Council-run care home?
Will I still be entitled to claim attendance allowance if I receive free personal care?
Will I still be entitled to free personal care if I own my own home, have savings and a private pension?
Will my husband or wife have to pay anything if I am living in a care home?
Will other members of my family have to contribute to the cost of me staying at a care home?
Would I get a home care service when I leave hospital?

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