Money, Work and Practical Help
Caring can affect your income and employment.
You may be entitled to:
- Carer‑related benefits or financial support
- Help with housing or council services
- Support to balance caring with work
- Advice about your rights at work
You can ask for advice even if you are unsure what you might be entitled to.
Welfare and money advice services
- Citizens Advice: Offers comprehensive, free, and confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and employment.
- MoneyHelper: Government-backed, free, and impartial guidance for money and pensions.
- Turn2us: Helps people find financial support, offering a PIP helper tool and information on welfare benefits.
- National Debtline / Business Debtline: Free, independent, and confidential advice on personal debt and for self-employed individuals.
Community Connections Lewisham have a weekly drop in clinic with a Department for Work and Pensions Advisor visit their Thursday Drop in webpage for further information.
Employment and Caring Information
Organisations like Carers UK and Carers Trust offer advice on juggling work with caring.
Independent Age recognise that caring for someone can be demanding, both emotionally and financially. They have lots of information in their Support for Carers Section and want to make sure you know your rights as a carer and can check what support and benefits are available to help you and the person you care for.
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