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Family carers can be entitled to certain support and benefits. Find out more about your rights, benefits and support.
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Learning disabled adults and family carers can be entitled to certain support and benefits.  Find out more about your rights, benefits and support.

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    Using the Mental Capacity Act

    We've made this resource for the family and friends of learning disabled people to help you understand the Mental Capacity Act. Find out More

  • What happens when I'm no longer around?

    Are you the relative of someone with a learning disability? Our film covers the main areas to plan for when you’re no longer around. Find out More

  • Personal Independence Payment tips

    We've made the Personal Independence Payment application process as simple as possible for family carers of a learning disabled person. Find out More

  • Holiday Information Guide

    Want to plan a learning disability friendly holiday? Our guide is packed with tips to help you and your family have the best holiday possible. Find out More

  • How to get the right support from your local authority

    This guide is for family carers of a learning disabled adult who want to know more about their rights under the Care Act and other laws. Find out More

  • Money Matters Guide

    A guide to finance support for family carers of someone with a learning disability. It covers any financial questions you might have. Find out More

  • Carer's Allowance and Assessment

    If you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits, you could be entitled to Carer’s Allowance. Find out More

  • Hft Family Appointee Information Pack

    If you are the DWP Appointee of a person supported by Hft, we have created this information pack to help you. Find out More

  • A guide to Lasting Power of Attorney, Deputyships, Appointeeships, and Wills and Trusts

    JMW Solicitors have provided a guide for individuals who may want to explore options related to wills and trusts, appointeeships, deputyships and lasting power of attorney. Find out More