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Becoming a carer
There are many things you can do to enable your loved ones recovery but you also need to look after yourself as well. -
Information Sharing
Issues of confidentiality and information sharing between mental health staff and carers of people using mental health service can be complex and difficult to resolve. -
Rights
A person’s Nearest Relative (NR) has a number of rights regarding the care and treatment of the person. -
Carers Act
The Care Act helps to improve people’s independence and wellbeing. It places a series of duties and responsibilities on local authorities about care and support for adults. -
Frequently asked questions
Find out more about what the care act is, the rights of a carer, carer assessments and available services. -
Supporting service users during a communication aid trial
A video produced by the TEWV Adult Learning Disabilities Team about supporting communication aid users. -
Communication Awareness Session
This page provides a communication awareness session for any carers (paid or family) who support adults with a learning disability and want to know more about communication and supporting communication. -
Dysphagia Awareness
This page provides a dysphagia awareness session for any carers (paid or family) who support adults with a learning disability and want to know more about eating, drinking and swallowing.
