Disability and Carers Service
The Disability and Carers Service is part of the Pension, Disability and Carers Service (PDCS), an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
With offices across the country, the service provides financial support…
- Disability Living Allowance
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Vaccine Damage Payments
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Visit WebsiteRADAR Key - Telephone 020 7250 3222
The National Key Scheme (NKS) offers independent access to disabled people to around 7,000 locked public toilets aronud the country. RADAR would like all providers of accessible toilets to keep their toilets unlocked if at all possible. The NKS is suggested for use only if the provider concerned has to keep the toilets locked to stop vandalism and misuse.
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Direct Gov - Caring for someone
Carers' rights to an assessment
Under the Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000, carers aged 16 or over who provide a regular and substantial amount of care for someone aged 18 or over have the right to an assessment of their needs as a carer.
If there is more than one carer providing regular care in your household, you are both entitled to an assessment.
Very occasionally, a 16- or 17-year-old who cares for someone for a limited period may be entitled to an assessment. The local council has a responsibility to make sure a young carer's own well-being is looked after and that they receive the necessary support.
If you have parental responsibility for a disabled child, your needs as a carer will be assessed as part of a family needs assessment. You have the right to a family needs assessment under The Children Act 1989. You do not need to be the mother or father of the child.
Citizens Information Board
The booklet Entitlements for people with disabilities (available from your local Citizens Information Centre) gives more information about the topics covered in this series of factsheets or visit www.citizensinformation.ie
Some people with disabilities may need full-time care and attention. If you are caring for someone with a disability, you may qualify for a carer's payment such as Carer's Benefit (based on PRSI contributions) or Carer's Allowance (which is means-tested). You may be entitled to a half-rate Carer's Allowance if you are receiving certain other social welfare payments and taking care of someone with a disability. The Health Service Executive (HSE) pays a Domiciliary Care Allowance to people who take care of a child with a disability.
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