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Carers - Know Your Rights

Carers Northern Ireland is holding four ½ day training sessions followed by a light lunch, for carers. Content will include:

n What is Carers Allowance, and who would be entitled to claim it?

n What is a Carers Assessment and how would carers benefit from having an assessment carried out?

n What are Direct Payments and how can carers use them to purchase services?

n Who in Health and Social Services has responsibility to help carers access the services they require?

Dates and venues

Tuesday 24^th January 2006, 10-1 pm, Ballbot House, 28 Cornmarket, Newry

Wednesday 1^st February 2006, 10.30-1.30 pm, Omagh Community House, 2 Drumragh Avenue, Omagh

Tuesday 7^th February 2006 10-1 pm, NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast

Wednesday 8^th February 2006, 10-1 pm, The Business Centre, Rainey Street, Magherafelt

Booking is absolutely necessary, Thanks to funding from Lloyds TSB these events are free but limited to 20 people for each event which will be on a first come first serve basis, so book now to avoid disappointment.

To book your place, contact Bernie Byrne or Lesley Johnston at Carers Northern Ireland, 58 Howard Street, Belfast BT1 6PJ.

Phone: 9043 9843 Email: Bernie@carersni.demon.co.uk

Bill of Rights campaign

Support the campaign for a strong and inclusive Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. More details can be found at the website of the Human Rights Consortium.

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Last Modified: 16 May 2008