The information in the working while caring for someone section is based on the Cancerbackup booklet, Working while caring for someone with cancer.

This booklet was produced by Cancerbackup in association with:

• Carers UK – a membership organisation of carers that provides information and campaigns for a better deal for carers.
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development – the professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.
• Working with Cancer – an organisation formed by four women who have had cancer to provide information to employers about how they should treat employees affected by cancer as well as advice for employees.

The booklet has been produced in accordance with the following sources and guidelines:

• Department of Work and Pensions website: www.dwp.gov.uk (January 2008)
• Carers UK website: www.carersuk.org (March 2008)
• An Employees Guide to Working and Caring, Carers UK, April 2007.
• Looking after someone: A guide to carers’ rights and benefits 2007/8, Carers UK, October 2007.
• How do I get help? Carers’ Assessment Made Clear. Carers UK, January 2007.