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It is common to worry about the financial implications of becoming a carer. It can be quite a daunting change. But there is lots of help available to carers and information can be found about local services, charities and government departments.
It is common to worry about the financial implications of becoming a carer. It can be quite a daunting change. But there is lots of help available to carers and information can be found about local services, charities and government departments.
For information about support that you can access locally you can visit your local authority’s website cost of living page. The Bedford Borough page can be found here: Bedford Borough Cost of Living
The page for Central Bedfordshire can be found here: Central Befordshire Cost of Living
There are many other local services that offer support. Please read on to find the right resource for you.
Advice Central for people that live in Central Bedfordshire
Autism Bedfordshire have a benefits adviser for people who have Autism or people who are caring for someone with has Autism. They can be found here:
The Disability Resource Centre provides a benefits advice service that is confidential, independent and free. This service provides up-to-date information and advice to people of any age and with any disability, older people, their families, carers, friends and associated professionals throughout Bedfordshire and Luton. You can also make appointments with the expert benefits advisors who can give more specific advice such as benefit checks and help with form filling e.g. Personal Independence Payments, Attendance Allowance.
Age UK Bedfordshire is based in Bromham Road, Bedford and has a trained team of staff and volunteers who can give independent advice on many topics for people over 50 in Bedfordshire. Age UK also have a money matters page on their main website which includes information on benefits and more.
Central Bedfordshire Council can give you advice on Housing Benefits to help with your rent payments and Council Tax Support to help with your Council Tax payments.
Citizen’s Advice Bureau have offices across Bedfordshire where you can access advice about the cost of living
Macmillan Cancer Care If you need help managing bills, advice on what benefits you might be entitled to, or you just want to chat about how you are feeling, we’re here to help no matter what your situation.
Housing Benefit Support previously known as Bromford Support, this service has transitioned over to Central Bedfordshire Council and aims to support people who either have little or no experience of living independently, a history of homelessness or experiencing tenancy breakdown.
If you are a housing association tenant it is always worth asking for support from your housing association money advice service
Grand Union Housing Group – Benefits And Money Action Team aims to improve the way in which people manage their money as well as their other financial needs in life.
BPHA money advisers can offer advice to all residents, shared owners and leaseholders. They can help to identify other benefits you might be entitled to, and give you tips on how to maximise your income.
By registering with us as a carer you will get access to a whole range of services, including advice, information, access to our groups, events and carers grants.
You can book a call with one of our support workers and talk to them about any of your concerns.
