About the Campaign
This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 20 November – and this year’s theme is know your rights: use your rights. To help you understand your rights, we have highlighted key resources that are available to you. These resources can assist you in recognising your legal rights and entitlements, enabling you to thrive in your role as a carer. Navigating challenging times during your caring journey can feel isolating, but we want you to know that you are not alone. There is support available to help you along the way.
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Carers Checklist
Know your rights
Carers First has created a checklist that provides essential information about your rights as a carer.
Do you know your rights?
Carers' assessments
All carers now have the right to receive a free carer’s assessment to evaluate what their needs are.
Protection from discrimination
Carers can find it hard to balance work and and their caring responsibilities and could be treated unfairly because of it.
The Health and Care Act 2022
Carers now have stronger legal rights when it comes to decisions about services and hospital discharge.
Financial Support
As a carer, you may be entitled to financial support, such as benefits, discounts or grants.
Help and advice
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Know your rightsIn this article, we outline carers rights, which are defined in law, to enable you to exercise your rights. This ensures that you and the person you care for get the support you need and deserve throughout your caring journey. -
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Help with emergency planningAn emergency plan ensures that the person you care for will continue to receive care if you are suddenly and temporarily unavailable.
