Financial support for carers

How to find advice, financial help and offers as a carer

Money worries are common for carers. You may have given up work or reduced your hours, and caring often comes with extra costs. The good news is that there is financial help available.

Read the Government’s website on benefits and financial support for carers

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire

The Trust is a great place to start. It provides tailored advice on what you may be entitled to and supports you through the process.

Online benefits calculator

Our online benefits calculator will help you find out what benefits you can claim. The calculator is free to use and the details you provide are anonymous.

Check our online benefits calculator

Carer’s Allowance

You could get £86.45 a week if you provide at least 35 hours of unpaid care to someone receiving a qualifying disability benefit. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for.

You can find more details on the Government’s website on Carer’s Allowance

Claim Carer’s Allowance

Carer’s Credit

Carer’s Credit helps fill any gaps in your National Insurance record so your future State Pension isn’t affected by time spent caring. Carer’s Credit doesn’t give you money directly, but it makes sure your future pension isn’t reduced because of your caring responsibilities. 

You can find more details on the Government’s website on Carer’s Credit

Claim Carer’s Credit

Council Tax discount

If you are providing support to one or more people, you may be able to receive a discount on your Council Tax. 

If you apply to claim a discount, you will still have to pay towards the amount on your bill until we make a decision on your claim.

Further information about Council tax discounts

Universal Credit 

If you qualify for Universal Credit, you may be able to get an extra amount because of your caring role, known as the 'carer element'. This is worth £209.34 a month. 

More details on Universal Credit

Pension Credit 

If you’re over State Pension age you could get an extra £48.15 a week if you care for another adult.

More details on Pension Credit

Free garden membership for carers

To support the health and wellbeing of unpaid carers in Hart, we offer free annual membership to Hart’s Community Garden, worth £80. The garden is just outside Fleet on the edge of Edenbrook Country Park.

Members enjoy group gardening sessions during the week (Monday to Thursday), complete with tools, equipment and a share of produce, among other benefits.

For more information on free unpaid carer memberships:

Free or discounted leisure access

Everyone Active provide free gym and swim while assisting the person you care for and concession rate membership when carers use the centre themselves. Other discounts are available on memberships for residents with a disability or Parkinson’s disease.

 

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