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Many people don’t get the support they need because they don’t
recognise the caring role they have. If you regularly provide or
intend to provide care, you need to find out about the help available.
The benefits system is complicated and finding out what you are
entitled to can be difficult. Claiming benefits usually involves
filling out forms. Try not to let this put you off. A local Independent
Advice Centre or Citizens' Advice Bureau should be able to help you
with the forms.
The Pension Service (Freephone: 0800 100
6165.) should also be able to help you with more information about
benefits and completing the claim forms.
Even if you’re
not entitled to claim benefits there is a range of other ways in which
you get help with being a carer, such as equipment, practical help and
getting access to a break.
This website has information about :
Benefits and financial help
Practical Support
Taking a Break
Carers' Assessments
Alternatively visit the information section of the website to find more about your rights as a carer.