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Know your rights

We’re here to help and can provide you with information and advice, so you know what your rights are and what support you may be entitled to.

Making decisions

It’s important to understand when you, or someone else who has lasting power of attorney, is able to make decisions on behalf of the person you care for.

Find out more about making decisions for someone else

Support you’re entitled to

If you are caring for someone with dementia, you are entitled to an assessment of your own needs for support. Your health and wellbeing matters too.

Find out more about having an assessment of your needs as a carer

Available financial support

Getting the right financial support is vital for carers. We can help you maximise your income.

Find out what financial support you can access

Working and caring

Carers who combine their caring role with work have rights.

Find out more about carers’ rights at work