Information about managing debt, benefits, Power of Attorney and financial support if you are a carer for someone.
Caring and finances
Dealing with extra costs
If you are struggling with the extra costs associated with caring, speak to one of our money advisers. They can help you to review your finances and look at options. This might include benefits or other support you are entitled to.
Your local Citizens Advice can also advise on housing and council tax benefits, tax credits, income support or carer’s allowance.
Financial assistance
If you need financial help, please apply. We cannot give regular or ongoing help but may be able to help with one off costs.
Depending on your individual situation, we may be able to help if:
- extra costs are affecting your budget
- you’ve had to reduce your hours at work or take unpaid leave
- you need equipment to help in your caring role
- you’ve had a carer’s assessment and the local authority cannot meet your identified needs.
We support current, former and retired civil servants and their dependants. Find out if you are eligible.
Managing someone’s affairs
As a carer, you may be looking after someone who is unable to make decisions for themselves.
A registered Power of Attorney will allow you to manage a person’s financial affairs. There is also a Power of Attorney to manage someone’s care.
- Power of Attorney – England and Wales
- What is a Power of Attorney – Scotland
- Managing your affairs and enduring power of attorney – Northern Ireland
If you don’t have a Power of Attorney, you may be able to apply to become an appointee. If you have this, you will be able to manage someone’s benefits.
- Become an appointee for someone claiming benefits – England and Wales
- Acting on behalf of someone applying for benefits – Scotland
- Becoming an appointee for social security benefits – Northern Ireland
How we can help and support you
Resources and support
Online platform packed with useful information and resources to help you manage your caring responsibilities.
Carer's Passport
Use our digital tool to reflect on and document your responsibilities as a care provider.
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