Financial and Legal Support
“What I want is a holiday and a pension.”
What matters to carers:
- Knowing what welfare benefits carers are entitled to.
- Financial and benefits advice that is relevant and specific to individual circumstances.
- Specific benefits sessions for carers, where they can speak with an adviser.
- Financial recognition of the caring role in the form of discounts, including support with household bills and travel expenses, to address the rising cost of living.
- Affordable homecare to enable carer breaks.
- Access to free or low-cost legal aid.
- Greater awareness amongst carers of things like court of protection or deputyship for financial affairs.
- Connection and awareness of available grants and support schemes which can help manage financial health.