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Carers in Devon
Work and Learning
The demands of caring can often lead carers to give up work, reduce their hours and limit opportunities to undertake further learning.
There are a number of recent developments which can help carers stay in work or return to work, including flexible working arrangements and financial support for some. This includes the New Deal 50 plus and the Education Maintenance Allowance which can help young carers to continue to study.
City & Guilds have worked with Carers UK, ACE National and other partners to develop "Learning for Living - on-line learning for carers" building on your skills as a carer.
Find out more
- Carers in Devon - training and learning
- City & Guilds - online learning for carers
- Jobcentre Plus - Local Devon Services for benefits information
- Princess Royal Trust for Carers (PRTC)- carers and employment
- Carers UK - facts, news and policies for working carers
- Department of Work and Pensions - benefits and advice for working carers
- Direct Gov - advice for working carers or those wishing to return to work
- The new Work and Families Act 2006
- Top tips for working carers - practical advice from local carers (69KB - pdf help)
- Information for managers - best practice advice for employers of staff who are carers (56KB - pdf help)