Financial support for carers
Carer's assessment
A carer's assessment can help you to explore what support is available. Find information about eligibility for support from us.
Benefits, debt advice and support
Visit our webpages for information about:
- benefits
- where you can get advice about benefits
- financial support in a crisis
- debt advice
- home visits
- welfare rights service
Council Tax reduction
You may be able to get a 25% Council Tax reduction if you live with and care for someone else in the property.
Signpost Stockport for carers
Signpost Stockport for Carers work with carers to navigate the disability benefits and social care systems. They can help you to manage money and debt, as well as providing information about what benefits are available to carers. Visit the Signpost Stockport for Carers website for more information, including how to get in touch.
More information about benefits
Visit GOV.UK to find information about the benefits and financial support that you may be entitled to, including:
- Carer's Allowance
- Carer's Credit
- Universal Credit
- Pension Credit
Carers UK provide information about the different types of financial support that you may be entitled to.
Support at work
If you need to combine work with your caring responsibilities, the Carers UK website has information that can help, including:
- your rights
- requesting flexible working
- taking time off