Services in Adults Care & Support (1065)
Council Tax Reduction
If you are liable for council tax, you can apply for Council Tax Reduction if you are on a low income. To apply for Council Tax Reduction you would need to contact your local council benefits department. Please see the Manchester City Council and Carers UK…Counselling
Counselling can help make sense of your new or ongoing life as a carer, whether in specific areas such as dealing with bereavement or separation from a loved one, or with the more general feelings of stress, anxiety and depression you experience in your caring…Creating a safe home
If you are getting older, or have a health condition that restricts your mobility, by making some simple changes in your home, you can: make it safer for you to move around your home and do things on your own remove any hazards that could cause you to trip, slip…Early Advice
It is important you get advice at an early stage, to advise you of your rights and to be offered a carer’s assessment. It is also important to reduce the pressure on your own health. Please see the website links below for further information on…Emotional Wellbeing
Carers often overlook their emotional health as they put so much into caring for someone else that it becomes difficult to think about caring for themselves. Taking regular breaks, where you can recharge your batteries and do something you enjoy, can improve your health and…Equipment, Adaptations and Technology-Enabled Care
Equipment, adaptations to your home and Technology-Enabled Care can help you to remain independent in your own home. There’s lots of different options, available from both Manchester City Council and external providers. Extra care
Extra Care Housing is a form of retirement housing with personal care and 24 hour support available for those who need it. It is intended to enable and support older people to live independently for as long as possible, but with the reassurance that care…Flexible Working Options
Flexible working benefits you by giving you a better work-life balance while still being able to earn a living. All employees with 26 weeks of service have a statutory right to request flexible working although this is at the employer’s discretion. Please see the Carers…GP Appointments Designed for Carers
If you are registered with a GP in Manchester you can access appointments designed just for carers. Arrange an appointment by contacting the Manchester Carers Forum on 0161 819 2226 between 10:00am-4:30pm or email info@manchestercarersforum.org.uk Please see the Manchester Carers Forum website for further information…