financial support
We understand how important financial support can be for unpaid carers. The obligations and implications of providing care for a friend, family member or neighbour can leave many carers feeling the strain.
Here you will find information, guides and resources that will provide financial support.
Find out what benefits you may be entitled to as an unpaid carer with Carers Trust's free online benefits calculator. Get step-by-step guidance on Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit, Council Tax Support, grants, and financial help. Start your calculation today to see how much you could claim
Benefits Calculator
Find out what benefits you may be entitled to as an unpaid carer with Carers Trust's free online benefits calculator. Get step-by-step guidance on Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit, Council Tax Support, grants, and financial help. Start your calculation today to see how much you could claim
Carers Trust Solihull’s new Continuing Healthcare guide helps unpaid carers understand funding, eligibility, and the assessment process.
'Your Guide to Carer's Assessments' will teach you about the process of carers assessments, and how to access support, services, and funding in Solihull to help with your caring role.
The Blue Badge Scheme is designed to help people with disabilities, to have easier access to travelling and arriving at their destinations. Carers and their cared-for can benefit greatly from this scheme. Read more to find out how.
Carer's Financial Support can come in all shapes and sizes. From education and legal support, to benefits and more! Read about how unpaid carers can be financially supported.
The Community Advice Hubs are here to support you, no matter your problem or the stage of your life. Find out how.
Finance Blogs & News
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Carer's Financial Support can come in all shapes and sizes. From education and legal support, to benefits and more! Read about how unpaid carers can be financially supported.
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This is your guide to Carer's Credit. Learn what it is, who is it for, and how you can apply for it. This is a Carers Essentials Guide.
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Energy Saving Week is here, and we have some amazing tips and guides to help you reduce your energy usage and bills!
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Crack the Code! Being a carer means you have to learn new words, terms and abbreviations. This carer's glossary guide will help you to understand what they mean.
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Scams and fraud are becoming just as complex as the technology that empowers our lives. Stay up to date with the methods that criminals use, and avoid the chance of being caught out.
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The Community Advice Hubs are here to support you, no matter your problem or the stage of your life. Find out how.
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The Carer's Allowance overpayment scandal is finally coming to light, and how carers are being punished for situations, often out of their control.