Rights and laws for carers

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Rights and laws for carers

Rights and laws for carers

The rights and laws around the rights of carers can be complex. This section contains useful information to help you understand your rights and what you are entitled to.

Carer's assessment - Under the Care Act 2014

You may get support if you care for someone with a mental illness who is 18 or over. You can ask the local authority to assess your needs by asking for a carer’s assessment. The local authority must give you support and services if you have ‘eligible needs’. This section explains eligible needs, how you can get an assessment, and what support you may get.

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Confidentiality, information and your loved one - For loved ones of people living with mental illness

There are rules about when healthcare and other professionals can give you information about your loved one. This section explains what these rules are. This information is for loved ones and carers of adults affected by mental illness in England. It’s also for anyone interested in this subject.

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Unpaid carer's leave - Your rights

This page gives information on unpaid carer’s leave, including what your rights are. Unpaid carer’s leave is a right that came into force on 6 April 2024.

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