A guide to Carer’s Allowance, including who can and can’t get it, how much you could get, how it’s paid, how to claim and how it can affect any other benefits or entitlements
Information on the Home Responsibilities Protection scheme, which can help you protect your entitlement to State Pension if you’re not working or your earnings are low because you’re a carer
Details on ‘direct payments’ – the local council payments for people who would like to arrange and pay for their own care and support services
Information on who may be eligible for a Community Care grant, how much you could get, how it is paid and how to apply
A guide to the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), including who can get it, how much you could get and how it is paid
Money, tax and benefits
