Attendance allowance – A guide for you and your ageing parents
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Benefits and Allowances: Understanding What Support is Available for Supporting A Loved One
Later life care challenges can be costly and time consuming. Understanding what benefits and allowances are available to make life easier for you or your loved ones could make a huge difference. Many support avenues are available if you’re looking for financial support, want to get onto the priority services register or need guidance on applying for a blue badge.
Being informed about the benefits, allowances, and extra support services available can enhance your ability to provide the best care for your elderly loved one.
Disclaimer: The checklist is not a substitute for advice – always seek professional help. Remember, professionals will not share information about a patient unless they have been permitted to do so.
How This Information Can Help You
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Financial Support for a Loved One
Discover what financial support is available for you and your elderly loved one to help with care, energy and household bills..
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Other benefits and support
Find other types of benefits available to you and yours. Blue badges, home improvements, and other types of support such as the priority services register can make everyday life easier for all concerned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about available benefits and allowances.
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The Priority Services Register
Find out more about this free service offered by utility companies.
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Other benefits available to you and yours
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Frequently asked questions about Benefits and Allowances
Learn about benefits, allowances, and extra support services available in our frequently asked questions.
If you receive a Carer’s Allowance, the benefits you can claim may vary depending on your location and personal circumstances. Standard benefits for carers include financial support through the Carer’s Allowance, potential additional premiums, help with state pension contributions, tax credits, respite care, free or discounted healthcare, support groups, and assessments.
Eligibility and specific benefits depend on your location and situation, so it’s best to contact local authorities or carer support organisations for personalised guidance.
Support for carers includes financial aid like the Carer’s Allowance and Premium, respite care, healthcare benefits, tax credits, support groups, assessments, education, and flexible work arrangements. The availability and details of these supports vary by location, so carers should contact local authorities or support organisations for personalised advice and a carers assessment
The eligibility for a Carer Support Grant varies by location but generally includes being a resident, caring for someone with a disability or illness, and meeting income or relationship criteria. Contact your local government or authority for specific requirements in your area.
Supporting Someone Who is a Carer
Learn how to support someone caring for an elderly loved one. Find out what you can do to make their lives easier and be there to give a helping hand. From being there to listening, signposting them to available support, or being more hands-on, there are ways you can help.
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