Financial support for carers

As a carer, you might qualify for benefits to help with your expenses. GOV.UK is responsible for state benefits, but we can guide you to information about them and other discounts and grants you might be eligible for.

Carer Support Dorset can help you with personalised financial support. This could include benefits, debt advice and energy-saving guidance.

Dorset Citizens Advice can help you find out what you're entitled to. They can also assist you in applying for financial support.

Upfront is a simple tool by Carers UK that helps you understand benefits and entitlements. Enter your details, answer a few questions, and you'll get the information you need. They also give some handy financial information for carers.

If the person you are caring for is paying for their own care, you could still qualify for financial support. See our self-funders page