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developed and implemented in consultation with employees’ representatives, managers, OHS experts and the carers themselves. Eircom (Ireland) has initiatives focus on the broad range of carer needs that apply to employees, including those who care for disabled or sick children and adults, as well as elderly relatives. Carer support initiatives are managed in an integrated manner across the organisation Edward Szczeklik Specialist Hospital (Poland). Support measures are financed by the hospital’s Employee Social Benefit Fund (ZFŚS). General Local Health Insurance Fund – AOK Hessen (Germany) ‘Profession and Care Service’ initiative information for carers, including lists of nursing homes, social welfare entitlements, and available supports General Local Health Insurance Fund – AOK Hessen (Germany) Has a training module comprising five parts – need of care/types of care, financial and legal issues, dementia, the recognition and treatment of depression in old age, and practical support in everyday care. BT (UK) offers a toolkit of support for working carers which includes: a ‘carer’s passport’ describes the nature of the caring responsibilities and adjustments that the individual might need to make; factsheets provide guidance on practical tasks relating to caring, such as where to apply for carer’s allowances. BT carers’ network has over 200 members and runs a ‘knowledge call’ – employees for a ‘sudden need’ of relatives, due to an accident, disease, or care requirements. The Diversity Management Unit provides consulting services, with a view to assisting the process of developing individual solutions for private care. For intermediation, an external company is contracted to help employees find specific care facilities, when the need arises. 5 Boroughs Partnership Trust (UK) a ‘Carer's assessment’ gathers information about each employees’ specific responsibilities and any gaps in their benefits. Centrica (UK) provides a confidential helpline available to all employees and, specifically for carers, advice is provided on financial assistance and support. Family members can also use the helpline. Counselling for carers can
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