Carers are entitled to certain benefits and support financially, to help them continue caring for longer. Many carers have to give up work to be there more for the one they care for, the benefits they are entitled to aim to help them to do this, there are also benefits available to help ensure a carers pension is protected as leaving work can affect your eligibility for a pension.
Here we aim to give you more information about the benefits available to you as a carer to help you financially and also how you go about ensuring your pension is not affected by your caring duties.
Here you will be able to get information on Direct Payments, Carers Allowance and Carers Assessments where questions like “What are they” “how can they can help,” and “who is eligible “ as an example are explored, to help you understand the support that is out there. As well as what is the right type of support for you and your family, helping you make the right choice.
The information in this section is from a number of sources and includes the real experiences of carers and professionals of how to access advice on financial support in Rotherham. The information contained in this section is meant as general information and is based on personal experiences of carers it does not constitute tax, legal, financial medical or any other form of advice.
There are numerous ways to access this advice,
- Use the video resources at the top of the screen, this area has helpful advice from carers and professionals that understand what support is available.
- You can access step by step information, through the “Related Information” area. Here you will find clear helpful hints, tips and information.
- You can also access additional areas of advice within the Carers Advice section. Using the “Recommended Organisation” links to the right or access contact details for more in-depth information from local organisations in the “Next Steps Section” local organisations below.
- You can additionally search for a service or advice service in our “Care Options Listing” and “Care Advice Listing.”
