A series of recordings of sessions with Carers UK Helpline advisers. Please note that guidance and tips are for general information purposes only, are correct as of time of recording and do not qualify as advice. For advice on your caring situation, please email advice@carersuk.org
Help with household finances
As part of our cost of living series, Darren Cole, a financial expert and professional trainer from Secondsight, shares some top tips for keeping in control of your household finances. Following Darren's talk, Liz Edwards (Helpline adviser with Carers UK) talks through the energy support package including the Warm Home Discount scheme and other support available to your household.
Help with energy costs
As part of our cost of living support series, Helpline adviser Liz Edwards outlines support with energy costs which you may be able to claim. Information correct at time of recording (October 2022).
Filling in welfare benefits forms
Liz Edwards from our Helpline team shares guidance for filling in welfare benefits forms. Information correct at time of recording (August 2022).
Disabled Facilities Grants and disability benefits
Priya and Liz from Carers UK's Helpline team offer tips and guidance for carers on Disabled Facilities Grants and disability benefits. Information correct at the time of recording (June 2021).
Carer's Allowance and Disability Related Expenditure
Liz and Priya from our Helpline team offer guidance on Carer's Allowance and Disability Related Expenditure. Information correct at time of recording (October 2021).
Hospital discharge
Helpline expert Priya provides information on when the person you care for is discharged from hospital and things you may wish to consider. Information correct at time of recording (December 2021).
Paid employment and caring
Our Helpline expert Liz takes you through your rights as a carer at work, and how to balance caring with employment.
Income maximisation and grants
Liz from our helpline team shares tips and guidance on maximising your income and applying for grants as a carer. This recording is for general information purposes only and is not advice. Information correct at time of recording (December 2022).
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