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Jane looks after her mother who lives in the next village and has been diagnosed with dementia. Jane visits daily to do the shopping and cooking and to do general housework. Jane also helps her mother to have a bath and makes sure she has changed her clothes. Jane is a daughter but also a carer. Geoff’s wife has dementia and a number of physical problems and has recently had to go and live in a residential care home. Geoff visits daily and misses his wife being at home. Geoff is a husband and is also a carer Pauline’s son has depression and lives independently in another town. However, he is unable to work and spends most days visiting his mother and they go shopping together. She is encouraging him to go back to college. Pauline is a mother, she is also a carer What is a Carers Assessment? Is it an Assessment of my ability to look after the person I care for. A Carers Assessment is your opportunity to tell us about the Things that could make caring easier for you. It is n ot a test about your ability to care, nor is it a financial assessment. You are entitled to a review of your Carers Assessment annually. Does having a Carers Assessment entitle me to a Carers Allowance? Carers Allowance is a benefit for people who regularly spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with a mental health problem and /or with a physical disability who receives a Disability Living Allowance (middle or higher rate for personal care) or Attendance Allowance. If you work you must not earn more than Ł100 a week, although this figure is revised every April, so be sure to check. You must also check that you are eligible if you are claiming other benefits. Q. What services could be available to me as a carer? A. There are a range of services which could be accessed depending on your personal circumstances. 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