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Carers Rights Day 2019 Thursday 21 November

20 Nov 2019 - 11:55 by michelle.foster

Carers Rights DayAre you a carer?

A carer is someone of any age who supports, unwaged, a relative, partner or friend who - due to physical or mental illness, disability, frailty or addiction - could not manage without that support.
 
Every day 6,000 people in the United Kingdom become carers, something few have been able to plan for. From the start, they may find themselves needing to talk to health and social care providers; to negotiate with their employers on how to juggle work with caring; to deal with the intricacies of the benefits system or to consider how to fund future care costs. All of this while they are coming to terms with their new caring responsibilities. It’s no wonder that caring can feel overwhelming, bewildering and stressful.

Manchester Carers Network have organised a number of activities across the city to help support carers and inform them of their rights.

Consumer rights and how to avoid scams
Manchester Carers Centre, Citizens Advice Manchester and Manchester Carers Network have teamed up to provide a workshop on how to avoid scams.
This is event is FULLY BOOKED - but if you would like to attend a workshop like this in future contact 0161 834 6069, or email: [email protected]

Legal rights and financial planning
Manchester Carers Network are putting on a workshop dedicated to highlighting your rights as a carer, providing important tips for future planning and financial stability. MCN will provide a free lunch to those who attend and travel expenses will be paid.

Click here to book a place, or contact 0161 834 6069, or email: [email protected]

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