the carers toolkit - greenwich
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maximise your income and manage your money
Find support to improve your financial wellbeing. Learn about benefits, check your eligibility, find out how much support you could receive, apply online, or begin your search for a job—all in one place.
welfare benefits - uk
You can find out more about each type of welfare benefit by checking out the A-Z guide below, but we have also included direct links to the some of the welfare benefits that most impact carers
a-z welfare benefits
There are over 45 different types of UK welfare benefits - here is a simple and helpful guide telling you about all of them, by name, and in alphabetical order
pension credits
Claiming pension credits can really make a difference to those who are eligible - according to government stats, over 90% of claims are successful. Find out more here
carers benefits
Many of us know about carers allowance, but there are a few other things we may also be entitled to claim
housing benefit
Managing medicines for someone can be complicated. Here you can find the NHS guide to managing medicines safely
universal credit
Love it or loathe it, Universal Credit is here to stay - get a clearer understanding of how it works here
attendance allowance
Many people supported by carers claim, or should claim Attendance Allowance - here you can find out all about it
personal independence payment
PIP is one of the more well-known benefits - there is a lot of media noise about PIP, but here you can find out all about it
benefits calculators
Benefit calculators can help you to find out if you are entitled to claim benefits, and how much you could claim. Here we have put together a selection of trusted calculators for you. They are simple and easy to use, and won't take longer than a few minutes of your time.
Before you begin, make sure you have details of your income, savings, pensions and any existing benefits recieved by you, or your partner to hand. Not all calculators will ask for the information, but some will, so it's better to be ready. You wont be asked for identifying information
the turn to us benefits calculator
Use this free and easy to use benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. Simply enter your details to receive an estimate of the benefits you may be able to claim.
the better off calculator
The better off calculator checks what benefits you could be entitled to and how much you could claim - it also works out if you'd be better off in paid work.
the pension credit credit calculator
According to the UK government, around 90% of pension credit claims are successful. Here you use this simple calculator to check if you are eligible and find out how much you could claim.
claim benefits online
Here you can find out how to claim, set up an account that enables you to make a claim, and make a claim. The links below take you directly to the advice and government tools you need to self-manage the entire process.
how to make a benefits claim
Here you can find out all about making a claim, what to do, how to do it, what the process is, and how long it should take to get a decision
make a benefits claim
Here you can use goverment tools to make a claim on line. its a clear, simple and well explained process, but if you are an adult carer in greenwich, and need help, contact greenwich carers centre
manage your existing benefits or claim
Sign in to your account to report changes, check for overpayments, or appeal a decision, including for existing Universal Credit and tax credit claims
discounts and cost savings for carers
If you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or simply in need of a space where you can be yourself, support groups can provide the connection you may be seeking.
carer discount scheme
Access discounts, deals and vouchers, including savings on travel and holidays, major fashion brands, homeware and electronics, as well as mobile phones, utilities and gym memberships.
reducing the cost of your travel
You can find out how to reduce the costs of travel over on our 'out and about'
carers card
The National Carers ID - savings, support & recognition. Get your photo ID card and access to an app with exclusive discounts, free carer tickets & wellbeing support.
housing benefit
Managing medicines for someone can be complicated. Here you can find the NHS guide to managing medicines safely
continence support
An OXLEAS NHS Continence Advisory Service continence equipment and products to individuals who need them
information libraries
You don’t have to face financial challenges on your own. We have brought together a selected range of trusted money and information guides from our friends and partners to support you. These resources are designed to help you better understand debt, improve your money management skills, and make more confident financial decisions.
carers trust
The Carers Trust information library has easy-to-understand guidance on benefits calculators, carer’s allowance, emergency financial help, and grants and discounts.
carers uk
Supporting and representing carers for over 60 years, the Carers UK website provides financial information, advice and guidance for carers.
the uk government
The government website provides a wealth of information about everything from carers allowance to carers passports.
the royal borough of greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich website includes information about financial support for carers
the council service directory
Find an entire range of specialised support from the borough list of local support services
age uk
The Age Concern website comprehensive information about financial support for carers, alongside and links to age-related support
local find a job support
Here we have put together some links to services within the borough that can support you to find a paid job
greenwich local labour & business
GLLaB is the council’s Job Brokerage and Skills service to help local people access training and paid work.
job centre plus
Here you can look for and browse local, regional and national jobs, get CV and careers advice, and join employment preparation training.
the royal borough of greenwich
With hundreds of employees, the council is the borough's biggest employer - providing a wide variety of jobs. If you fancy working for the borough, you can head over to the councils 'work for us page' and browse local jobs.
debt & money management
Here we have put together a library of information that connects you with features, articles and guides provided by trusted organisations. We can't promise that this page answers all of your questions, but we hope it goes a long way in doing so.
step change
Step Change provide free and non-judgemental debt advice and support to people across the UK. Their helpful website provides a library of information, support and advice
cma debt centre - greenwich
Located in Charlton, the friendly team at cma provide free and confidential debt support, information, advice and guidance to residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich
the royal borough of greenwich
The borough council provide information and advice if you are struggling to pay bills, getting into debt, or finding it difficult to manage existing debt
debt free advice for londoners
This service offers free, impartial, and expert debt advice to anyone in financial difficulty, and the site includes sections on debt, budgeting, saving - including running a bank account
useful numbers - benefit claims, and debt support helplines
Here we have put together a library of information that connects you with features, articles and guides provided by trusted organisations. We can't promise that this page answers all of your questions, but we hope it goes a long way in doing so.
benefit claim helplines
Here you will find a comprehensive directory of claims lines, and helplines. We have included a few key numbers below, but head over to the directory if what you are looking for isnt here
New Benefit Claims - 0800 055 6688 Universal Credit - 0800 328 564
Existing Claims - 0800 169 0190 Personal Independence Payment - 0800 121 4433
Pension Credit - 0800 99 123 Social Fund - 0800 169 0140
Tax Credits - 0345 300 3900 Textphone - 0800 169 0314
money and debt support helpline numbers
Here you will find a few key numbers that will connect you with trusted and free local and national debt support
Community money advice - 0800 208 8410
National debt line - 0808 808 4000
Greenwich citizens advice - 0808 278 7659
Debt free advice helpline - 0808 278 7659
the greenwich community directory
The Greenwich Community Directory is an online resource providing residents with access to local services, support, and activities across the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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