The scheme exists to ensure individuals are not denied access to healthcare because they can’t afford the travel costs to attend appointments.
Direct payments can be made to carers who have been assessed as needing help from social services.
The Social Fund provides lump sum payments, grants and loans for important costs. Loans and Community Care Grants from the Social Fund are discretionary and are administered by Jobcentre Plus.
The NHS offers free prescriptions to people over the age of 60, those living with certain medical conditions and/or in receipt of certain social security benefits.
Carers Allowance is the main benefit paid to carers.
The carer premium and addition are extra amounts used in the calculation of some means tested benefits.
Information relating to Income Support.
Information relating to Pension Credit.
Information on the council tax reduction scheme (also known as the disabled band reduction discount).
This new National Insurance enables carers to build up qualifying years towards their basic state pension and additional State Pension.
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