Search results for carers
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Introduction to care and support - Social care and support guide
A simple guide to adult social care for people with care and support needs, their carers, and anyone planning for their future care needs.
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Care services, equipment and care homes - Social care and support guide
Includes home adaptations, help at home from a paid carer, staying safe and housing.
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How to deal with challenging behaviour in adults - Social care and support guide
Find out about safety tips for carers, professional help and specific issues like sexual behaviour.
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How to care for children with complex needs - Social care and support guide
Includes sources of support, children's needs, single parent carers and planning for the future.
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Shared lives schemes - Social care and support guide
Find out about shared lives schemes, which support adults with learning disabilities or mental health problems and approved carers living together.
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Dealing with child behaviour problems
Advice for parents and carers on dealing with difficult behaviour in toddlers and young children, including toddler temper tantrums.
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How to support someone you care for with eating - Social care and support guide
If you care for someone, find out about meals, feeding, healthy eating, eating and drinking aids, swallowing difficulties and "meals on wheels".
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How to deal with challenging behaviour in children - Social care and support guide
Read some tips on how to deal with challenging behaviour in children.
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Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety is a normal part of your child's development. Find out how to handle the times when your baby or toddler cries or is clingy when you leave them.
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Rett syndrome
Read about Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development and causes severe physical and mental disability from early childhood.