You may be able to get Bereavement Support Payment if your husband, wife or civil partner died in the last 21 months. You must claim within 3 months of your partner’s death to get the full amount. You can claim up to 21 months after…
You could get paid an allowance each week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. You do not get paid extra…
A carer’s assessment will give you the chance to discuss how caring affects your life and find out about support services, emergency help, breaks and financial help to support your wellbeing and help you continue caring. They will put you in touch with free support…
Comprehensive information from the UK Government about carers and disability benefits, including: Attendance Allowance Blind Persons Allowance Carer's Allowance Disability Living Allowance Employment and Support Allowance Personal Independence Payment Benefits if you are terminally ill Work-related and armed forces injuries Help to find or stay in…
If you're an adult and assessed as eligible for financial help towards your care costs, we’ll contribute an amount towards those costs. This is called your personal budget. A personal budget gives you choice and control over your care and support. We’ll give you…
The Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance (CSPA) is a membership organisation that advises and represents members if they have individual problems with their pensions. You can become a member of the CSPA if you receive a pension from the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme, from a…
The Civil Service Retirement Hub is your gateway to a range of useful links to web services and information sites. It has been built for retired Civil and Public Servants by an alliance of four Civil Service organisations to link you with a range of complementary services under…
Council Tax Advisors are experts at solving council tax related issues, and enforcement by enforcement officers (bailiffs/sheriffs) on behalf of their clients. We specialise in organising payment plans with councils and bailiff firms across the UK. We can often help you resolve disputes you face…
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and…