Carers' Information Service

How To...A Guide for Carers in Croydon

The current paper version of the How To guide was published in 2006 and funded by Croydon Council's Carers Grant.

The online version of the How To guide is continually updated and so all details should be accurate. Please contact us if you spot any errors.

We have produced an amendment sheet to accompany the hard copies.

Contents

• Introduction
  

• Top Tips For Carers
  
• 1. How To Get Information, Advice and Emotional Support
  
• 2. How To Find Out About Health Care Services
  
• 3. How To Find Out About Your Rights
  

• 4. How To Get Help with Money Matters
  
• 5. How To Get Practical Help with Your Home and Housing
  
• 6. How To Find Equipment
  

• 7. How To Find Out About Further Education, Training and Work
  
• 8. How To Get Support for a Child with Special Educational Needs
  
• 9. How To Get Help with Transport and Travel
  
• 10. How To Find Leisure Activities
  
• 11. How To Take a Break
  

• 12. How To Prepare for an Emergency
  
• 13. Address Book

 

We also produce a series of factsheets which cover some important topics in more depth.