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What is generally accepted term for carers
1. of family and friends/neighbours 2.as a paid job |
Directgov. 2006
'carer' means someone who looks after friend /relative/neighbour who needs support because of sickness, age , disability. Professional carer in paid employment /nursing home/by disabled person. |
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In 2006 how many people provided unpaid support to older - disabled - sick people
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6.000.000
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How much money was saved and where did this info come from
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57billion because work they do would have to be paid for if they did not do it.(Carers UK 2006)
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What/when was the first Government Act to officially recognise the work of carers
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1995 - The Carers Recognition and Services Act 1995 - bringing pride to the work of family carers and recognising the value of the work they do.
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Core question
What is meant by care in the family context and why does it matter? |
Person classed as carer if looking after family member-friend-neighbour. government values these people - saves money also vital for future planning as if not no funds available
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Parker Lawton 1994 identify tasks of carers as?
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intimate services washing and toileting - physical labour - helping Angus inn out of bed/up stairs - gives him medicine - keeps him company
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Who cares whether a family member is a carer or not.
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1.Person wishing to apply for financial help.
2.budget holders planning care support services 3.Orgs. such as Carers Uk who campaign for the rights of carers. 4.Employers who are obliged to take account of employees' caring responsibilities (DirectGov |
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what are the conditions to be met if carers allowance is to be paid?
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1.caring for someone min 35 hrs a week.
2.over 16 3. Caring for someone formerly recognised as disabled(disability living allowance care component higher or middle rate) or someone over 65 (attendance allowance) not earn more than 95.00 per week. |
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what is the Carers Equal Opportunities Act 2004
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Carers have right to assessment of own needs /leisure/training/work.
local authorities to inform carers of available support/may be entitled to home Responsibility Protection pension then protected. |
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complicating factors
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Duration and frequency how often care is given time to be totted up this can be difficult as with Angus as some days were better than others
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Labelling what issues
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Carer label which has to be accepted./cared for equally difficult to accept as this can means loss of status acceptance of vulnerable role.
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Networks
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Carer identified as Ann but others support too Zoe Bob and Cheryl all add something to the situation - if bob and Zoe helped too much that might influence Ann's claim
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Interdependence
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Carer and cared for might depend on each other Angus might babysit or help Zoe with homework. Give and take - reciprocal.
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Why is it important to identify carers?
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Help and financial support can be provided.
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