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The Citizens Advice service can give free, independent and confidential advice and information on a wide range of issues including information on debt, benefits, housing and employment, consumer or...
Pension Credit is an entitlement for people aged 60 or over living in Great Britain. This could mean extra money every week. Pension Credit guarantees everyone aged 60 and over an income of at least...
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for children and adults who need help with personal care or have walking difficulties because they have a physical or mental disability. You...
Attendance Allowance (AA) is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with personal care because they are physically or mentally disabled. You do not actually have to be receiving...
Carer’s Allowance is the main benefit for carers. It is paid to help people who look after someone who is disabled. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. It is paid...
There may come a time when the person you care for needs some support at home to help them to live independently. Home care workers can help with things like getting in and out of bed, washing, bathing...
There may come a time as you get older when managing in your own home becomes more difficult. Key to identifying how to overcome any problems is an assessment of your individual needs from your local...
Many carers worry about what might happen to the person they care for in the event of something unexpected happening to them which means they are temporarily unable to care. A new scheme to help carers...
Council Social Care Services are responsible for supporting vulnerable adults and their carers and children in need and their familes. They arrange care and support services for adults and children...
Age Concern Berkshire is a voluntary organisation which offers a range of services to promote older people’s independence, choice and well-being. They include Berkshire-wide advocacy and counselling...
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