Even if you claim Carer’s Allowance you are still an unpaid carer
You could be an unpaid carer and get enhanced support from local services. Read full details about how you qualify as an unpaid carer…
Benefits
Download your copy of the Luton Carers’ Handbook
We just updated the free Luton Carers’ Handbook. It’s full of important information and useful tips including: Carer’s assessments, respite breaks for carers, benefits and money, employment support, end of life care, information on medications and health conditions, useful local and national contacts plus a handy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers section…
10 tips to get approved for a Disabled Facilities Grant
If you’re a disabled person you may be eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to help you make adaptations to your home. Read our 10 tips on how to increase your chances of getting approved for a DFG…
Help to get a Blue Badge
A Blue Badge for disabled parking If you feel the person you are caring for could benefit from a Blue Badge to help with disabled parking they can apply (or you can apply for them as their carer) via their local authority’s website. Who is entitled to a blue badge? You may be able to …
10 ways we can help you this Carers Week
See how we are helping unpaid carers in Luton, every week of the year…
Many Luton carers have been reading our April newsletter
We’ve had lots of good feedback from carers in Luton about our newsletter again this month. They’ve been telling us the newsletter is a useful way to find out about local services for carers. Take a look at this April’s newsletter This month we featured: Mind BLMK who have been supporting people in Bedfordshire, Luton …
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Getting some help with money
We can help you with support and advice about money Sally and Levi help carers in Luton with benefits and money every week. So please contact us for free and confidential assistance. Financial support for carers If you’re an unpaid carer there may be financial support out there to help you. See our popular page Carer’s benefits …
Introducing the new Luton Carers’ Handbook
The handbook is full of important information including: Carer’s assessments & breaks for carers Carer’s benefits and money Employment support End of life care Information on medications and health conditions Useful local and national contacts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers Subscribe to our newsletter to download your copy instantly August 28, 2021 |
Carer’s benefits and money
This page provides information about carer’s benefits and money, with links to useful websites at the bottom of the page. Carer’s Allowance The main financial benefit available to carers is Carer’s Allowance. To be eligible to receive this benefit you must satisfy all of the following: You’re 16 or over You spend at least 35 …
COVID-19 information and links to useful websites for carers
Coronavirus information and links to useful websites for carers Age UK’s main coronavirus page Information on coronavirus, including updates on how you can look after yourself and loved ones, comments from Age UK, and ways you can support older people. Independent Age Independent Age answer some frequently asked questions from their helpline which are useful to …
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