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Across the UK, around one in every eight people act as unpaid carers – that\u2019s around 6.5 million people in total.<\/span><\/p>\n Over 1 million of us have caring responsibilities for more than one person, and 1.3 million provide more than 50 hours of care per week, essentially making it a full-time job.<\/span><\/p>\n For carers, balancing their caring responsibilities, their work, and their own lives and health can be challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n Support is available through health, social care and the 3rd sector to make sure carers receive the support and resources they need to look after themselves and others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you spend 35 hours a week or more and are aged over 16, then you can <\/span>claim the Carer\u2019s Allowance.<\/span><\/a> Age UK has produced a <\/span>fact sheet<\/span><\/a> which details eligibility and explains how to make a claim.<\/span><\/p>\n You can find more information and advice on the I<\/span>nformationNOW website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n In Newcastle, there is also a <\/span>Carers Wellbeing Fund<\/span><\/a>. An unpaid carer who supports a family member, friend or neighbour can apply for a grant of up to \u00a3200 to improve their health and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n Newcastle City Council can carry out a <\/span>Carer\u2019s Assessment<\/span><\/a> to see if carers are eligible for any additional support.<\/span><\/p>\n The assessment, usually done by a Social Worker, will talk to you generally about your caring responsibilities, how it affects your feelings, work and relationships and other aspects of your life.<\/span><\/p>\nFinancial support for carers\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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