ÂŁ What am I entitled to?
Find out about care assessment and benefits
Care Information Scotland
Contents HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET SUPPORT FOR YOU 1. What do other people in your situation do? 2. Your options in employment and who can help 3. What support is available for me or the person I’m caring for? 4. What to do next? 5. Contact numbers and local services
SUPPORT FOR THE PERSON YOU CARE FOR 1. What am I entitled to? 2. Where do I go for information and support? 3. What services are available locally? 4. What to do next?
CONTACT CIS
HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET
SUPPORT FOR YOU 1. What do other people in your situation do?
2. Your options in employment and who can help
3. What support is available for me or the person I am caring for?
4. What to do next? PHOTO
5. Contact numbers and local services
What to expect during a call? • Urgency of call • Reason for calling • Your details • Ask about organisations and people who can support you in your care situation • Choose the communication method you would like CIS to send you and information pack • Register as a member of CIS • Give feedback on what you had trouble finding
My notes from the call:
CONTACT CIS
visit cis.co.uk
call the helpline 4445
Top 5 subjects
1. What am I entitled to as a carer? 2. What are the legal and financial implications of being a carer? 3. I would like to take a break from caring 4. I would like to meet other carers 5. How can I stay updated with the latest changes in the health and social care system?