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Has anyone any tips or information regarding look at getting a support person to assist, May be only needed once a week to check diary, eating ok etc. where do you start looking?

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Hi, you could ask your local headway to help. Or contact your local council or adult social services. Ask about direct payments and if you qualify.

Direct payments is a payment that can be used to employ a personal assistant for so many hours a week.

Good look,

Pax

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Thank you

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