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Sefton Carers Centre _Carer Awareness Understanding the Caring Role 2019

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<strong>Sefton</strong> <strong><strong>Carer</strong>s</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> realise that carers and those who <strong>the</strong>y<br />

care for are often at a disadvantage financially.<br />

Welfare<br />

Benefits<br />

Advice<br />

<strong><strong>Carer</strong>s</strong> may have to reduce or give up work to fulfil <strong>the</strong> caring<br />

role and those who are cared for also may have had to give up<br />

work, or be reliant on benefits, and may well have additional<br />

household expenses as a result of <strong>the</strong>ir disabilities.<br />

We provide information and help to understand benefit<br />

rules/law and identify possible entitlement, as well as help with<br />

applications for relevant benefits and support with appeals<br />

against unsatisfactory decisions.<br />

To access this service for free we require you to register with<br />

<strong>the</strong> organisation and an appointment can <strong>the</strong>n be arranged via<br />

reception on 0151 288 6060

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