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It is possible to combine caring and paid employment, and it may be beneficial to maintain a job in order to have a break from caring.

 

*        Disability Employment Advisor
Jobcentre
Mitre House
Church Street
LANCASTER LA1 1JW

(            (01524)  30200

 

*        Employment Services Agency
Heron House
67 Queen Street
MORECAMBE LA4 5HW

(            (01524)  30200

 

If you receive Carers Allowance you can also earn a certain amount without it affecting the allowance. For details of ICA, see Benefits for Carers.

 

Alternatively, you may wish to consider volunteering, which can give the benefits of getting you out of the house as well as being useful when applying for jobs.  See Voluntary Work.

 

For information and advice about education and training opportunities for employment, see Education.

 

If you want to investigate employment opportunities for the person you care for, contact the Disability Employment Advisor at your local Jobcentre (see addresses above).