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<p>The Government remains committed to support informal carers to provide care for
those they care for.</p><p>While the Department does not provide specific guidance
and advice for carers of those they care for with nutritional problems and eating
difficulties, the Care Act 2014 requires that where an adult or carer appears to have
care and support needs the local authority must carry out a care assessment. It must
then decide if the person has eligible needs by considering the outcomes the person
wants to achieve, what needs they have, and how these impact on their wellbeing.</p><p>Where
a person is assessed as having eligible care and support needs, these must be met
by their local authority. For those who do not meet the eligibility criteria, local
authorities should signpost people to relevant services. This includes guidance and
advice for informal carers of patients with nutritional problems.</p><p>One of the
eligibility determinations in the Care Act 2014 for care and support is managing and
maintaining nutrition. In addition, there are other sources of information carers
can access, such as advice from healthcare professionals. The nutrition company Nutricia
also produces information for carers to help provide better support for them around
nutritional problems and eating difficulties. The leaflets are available free online
as downloads from Carers UK.</p><p> </p>
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