Social Care And SupportIntroduction to care and supportA quick guide for people who have care and support needs and their carers Help from social services and charitiesIncludes helplines, needs assessments, advocacy and reporting abuse Care services, equipment and care homesIncludes home adaptations, help at home from a paid carer, staying safe and housing Money, work and benefitsHow to pay for care and support, and where you can get help with costs Care after a hospital stayIncludes hospital discharge and care and support afterwards Support and benefits for carersIncludes carer's assessments, support from local councils, respite care and help for young carers Practical tips if you care for someoneIncludes advice on challenging behaviour, moving and lifting people and medicines Caring for children and young peopleServices, support and tips if you care for someone under 21, and moving to adult social services Making decisions for someone elseIncludes powers of attorney and mental capacity Sexual Health AdviceThroughout this series we have help and advice on staying healthy, dealing with Sexually Transmitted Infections, the risks of each type of the most popular gay sex and what to do if the sex you have is not consentual. The topics covered in this series include:
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