A Carers Personal Budget is an amount of money given to carers. You will need a carers assessment to see if you qualify for financial support. The money from a personal budget can help carers take a break or buy things that will help them.
You can contact Social Care Direct to find out more about getting a carers assessment.
This is a taxable benefit for people who spend at least 35 hours a week caring. The person they care for must be receiving disability living allowance or attendance allowance. You can read more about carers allowance here.
Carers can apply to receive up to £100 to help them get a break from caring. More information about the grant, and how to apply, can be found here.
Carers may have access to the following benefits:
You may be entitled to a reduction in your council tax bill if you look after someone who:
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If you receive Carer's Allowance (previously known as Invalid Care Allowance), you have already proven you care for more than 35 hours per week.
Attendance Allowance is paid to people who are over 65 and have health problems and care needs.
Personal Independent Payment is paid to people disabled before the age of 65.
Other means-tested benefits include:
A carer's premium is included in these benefits for people who are entitled to Carer's Allowance. This includes people who would be paid Carer's Allowance but do not get paid because of the overlapping benefit rule.
Whether you're a paid or unpaid carer, you can get a range of discounts that you're entitled to. You can find out more on their website here.