A guide for carers

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A guide for carers

A Guide for Carers is a booklet for carers who support family or friends who are older or in ill health, have a disability or a mental health, alcohol or other drug issue. Available as a booklet and flyer, it includes information about government-funded services and supports available for carers. Areas covered include financial help, help at home, information on needs assessment, where to go for equipment and modifications, and what rights carers have.

Limited hardcopies are available by contacting Carers NZ on 0800 777 797, or Work and Income on 0800 559 009.
Versions can also be down loaded on the Ministry of Social development website: www.msd.govt.nz/what-we-can-do/community/carers/index.html

Page last updated: 20 November 2009