The Moray Carers Project can help by providing:
Practical help for things like dressing, cooking, adaptations to your home, equipment, respite care, day care provision and
other support services may be available.
Moray Carers live in rural, isolated places and have little or no means of transportation. Help may be available from the following agencies:
Red Cross - 01343 542203
Speyside Social Car Scheme - 01309 671066
(Note there may be a small cost for this service)
As well as the discounts available to people on a low income, some Carers are able to get 25% discount on their Council Tax. In some situations, two Carers in one house can each claim 25%.
Telephone: 01343 563456
Caring can be very hard work and most carers welcome a break. This is often arranged as part of the Support Package identified through Community Services Department.
Carers can also get regular short breaks through organisations like Crossroads who can arrange for a Care Attendant to take over your role for a short period to allow you to have a break.
Telephone: 01343 544575
Carers and the person being cared for can often claim benefits to help them to cover extra costs associated with illness and disability. The main benefit for Carers is Invalid Care Allowance, which is available to some Carers depending on their circumstances.
Telephone: 01343 563421
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