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It is good practice for employers to develop, in consultation with their employees, a specific policy which sets out what support employees with caring responsibilities can expect.Outcomes:I work in:I work with:Location:
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There are around seven million carers in the UK, of whom 4.27 million are of working age. Nearly one in eight workers is a carer.I work in:I work with:Location:
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Employment is vital for carers in particular, for their well-being and sense of self-worth, for maintaining income and as a way of maintaining social contact and combating isolation.I work in:I work with:Location:
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It has been said that some carers are "running a hospital in their own homes".I work in:I work with:Location:
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On 30 June 2014 the right to request flexible working became available to all employees with 26 weeks service in England, Scotland and Wales. Before this date the right was restricted to certain carers and parents of children under 17 or 18 if the child was disabled.Outcomes:I work in:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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Also known as time off for dependants, this gives all employees the right to take a 'reasonable' amount of time off work to deal with an unforeseen matter or emergency involving a dependant.Outcomes:I work in:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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It takes strong commitment from board members, senior managers from health & social care, advocacy groups, voluntary groups and carers to fully involve carers - it’s not the easy option.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Carer involvement and participation means carers being fully involved in service design, delivery and review – not simply relying on consultation. It places carers in a much more active role and should be based on power sharing.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Examples of how carers might like to get involved in working with professionals.Outcomes:I work in:Location: