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		<title>Blue Sky Carers Handbook</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Blue Sky Carers have developed a brand-new Digital Carers Handbook designed to aid unpaid carers, giving them easy access to practical information, guidance, and support. The handbook is designed for Carers, with Carers in mind, and includes: Step-by-step guidance on accessing a Carer’s Assessment Emergency planning tools to prepare for unexpected situations Financial guidance and benefits</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blue Sky Carers have developed a brand-new <a href="https://blueskycarerssupport.uk/carers-handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Digital Carers Handbook</strong></a> designed to aid unpaid carers, giving them easy access to practical information, guidance, and support.</p>
<p><a href="https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Blue-Sky-Carers-Handbook.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-21923" src="https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Blue-Sky-Carers-Handbook.jpg" alt="Blue Sky Carers Handbook" width="708" height="342" srcset="https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Blue-Sky-Carers-Handbook-200x97.jpg 200w, https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Blue-Sky-Carers-Handbook-300x145.jpg 300w, https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Blue-Sky-Carers-Handbook-400x193.jpg 400w, https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Blue-Sky-Carers-Handbook-600x290.jpg 600w, https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Blue-Sky-Carers-Handbook.jpg 708w" sizes="(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px" /></a></p>
<p>The handbook is designed for Carers, with Carers in mind, and includes:</p>
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<li>Step-by-step guidance on accessing a Carer’s Assessment</li>
<li>Emergency planning tools to prepare for unexpected situations</li>
<li>Financial guidance and benefits information</li>
<li>Practical tips and signposting</li>
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<p>Understanding that digital tools aren&#8217;t for everyone, the handbook is also available in print, which you can pick up from us at our <strong><a href="https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/just-ask-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Just Ask events</a></strong>!</p>
<p>Read Blue Sky&#8217;s Digital Carers Handbook, <strong><a href="https://blueskycarerssupport.uk/carers-handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></strong>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/blue-sky-carers-handbook">Blue Sky Carers Handbook</a> appeared first on <a href="https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk">Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire</a>.</p>
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