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Work and study

Tips on working or studying while looking after an ill or disabled person

Studying

Trying to study while you're looking after someone can be hard but it can also broaden your horizons and increase your options.

In work

There is support that can help you manage your time better, in order to combine working and caring. Find out more in this section.

Returning to work

Information on the support available to you if you decide you want to start working, including financial support you might be eligible for.

Leaving work

Information if you decide you need to leave work or cut down hours in order devote more time to the person you look after.

Health and work

It's not easy to keep fit and healthy while you're juggling work with being a carer. Read more on NHS Choices about how you can look after yourself.

Health and social care jobs

If you are looking for a career in caring, look for jobs and advice on these websites:

Last reviewed: 05/12/2011

Next review due: 05/12/2013

Call Carers Direct on 0808 802 0202

Free, confidential information and advice for carers.

Lines are open 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays), 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines and mobiles or you can request a free call back.

You can also ask for a call back in one of more than 170 languages including ربي, বাংলা, 中文, Français, ગુજરાતી, Polski, Português, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, Soomaali, Español, Türkçe and .اردو.

You can talk to an adviser live online or send a query by email.

Find out more about the Carers Direct helpline.

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Try this course to help you better understand the problems you may face as a carer and find new ways to tackle them

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