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ACE Surrey is a service of Action for Carers (Surrey) Registered office: Astolat, Coniers Way, Burpham, Guildford, 
GU4 7HL

Company No: 5939327 Registered in England & Wales A Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status (Charity reg 1116714).

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Work and Families Act

From April 6th 2007 the Work and Families Act gave Carers new rights. The Act gives Carers the right to request flexible working. This could be anything from altering your arrival and leaving times, to having access to a phone, or getting emergency paid leave. It may make your life easier to work long days on a Monday and Tuesday and then do a half day on a Friday. You will need to put your request in writing to your employer. They may suggest an alternative arrangement - this should work as a dialogue so you can work out something that suits both you and the employer. It is worth remembering your employer still has the right to say no but they must demonstrate clearly why they are refusing your request.

Unfortunately carers looking after a neighbour who isn't related to them won't be eligible for this right The definition of Carer as far as the act is concerned means:

• an adult who they are married to, or who is their partner or civil partner

• someone who is a close relative (including parent, parent- in- law, child, siblings, uncles, aunts, grandparents and step relatives

• or someone who falls into neither category but lives at the same address as the carer

Download the full act by clicking here