Money Matters

Financial support and benefits available to carers including allowances, pension credits, and tax relief. We cover care costs, insurance options, and legal documents like living wills.

Attendance Allowance

Get paid for care with Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit for people over 65 who need help with personal care.

Carer's Allowance

Most carers juggle work with unpaid caring, but giving up employment leaves you with little financial support except Carer's Allowance at £86.45 weekly.

Disability Living Allowance

Disability Living Allowance is a tax-free benefit for disabled people under 65 with care or mobility needs, paid at three different rates.

Health Benefits for Carer's

Carers on low incomes may qualify for free NHS prescriptions, dental care, eye tests and other health benefits depending on their circumstances.

Income Support

Income Support is available to carers, single parents and disabled people aged 16-59 with savings under £16,000 and limited working hours.

Qualifying for and Obtaining Pension Credit

Help for people over 60 claiming Pension Credit to top up their income and access billions in unclaimed benefits.

The Cost of Caring

Unpaid carers save the NHS billions each year, but the hidden cost of caring is pushing families to breaking point.

Travel, Holidays and Insurance for Carers

Taking a break as a carer is important, here's how to arrange travel and holidays for you and the person you care for.

What Is a Living Will?

A living will lets someone put in writing what medical care they do want or don't want if they can't communicate later.