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5. The need of a carer referred to in regulation 2(3) meets the eligibility criteria if—
(a)the need arises as a result of providing care for either—
(i)an adult who has needs which fall within Regulation 3 (a) and (b), or
(ii)a disabled child;
(b)the need relates to one or more of the following—
(i)ability to carry out self-care or domestic routines;
(ii)ability to communicate;
(iii)protection from abuse or neglect;
(iv)involvement in work, education, learning or in leisure activities;
(v)maintenance or development of family or other significant personal relationships;
(vi)development and maintenance of social relationships and involvement in the community; or
(vii)in the case of an adult carer, fulfilment of caring responsibilities for a child;
(viii)in the case of a child carer, achieving developmental goals;
(c)the carer cannot meet the need whether—
(i)alone;
(ii)with the support of others who are willing to provide that support; or
(iii)with the assistance of services in the community to which the carer has access; and
(d)the carer is unlikely to achieve one or more of their personal outcomes unless—
(i)the local authority provides or arranges support to the carer to meet the carer’s need;
(ii)the local authority provides or arranges care and support to the person for whom the carer provides care, in order to meet the carer’s need; or
(iii)the local authority enables the need to be met by making direct payments.
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