Carers Together provides information and support for carers aged 18 and over, individually and in groups.
This can be from our premises, in the local community venues, at home or by phone, text or email.
Child Benefit
You get Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who is:
under 16
under 20 if they stay in approved education or training
Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child.
There’s no limit to how many children you can claim for.
Child Maintenance
Child maintenance covers how your child’s living costs will be paid when one of the parents does not live with the child. It’s made when you’ve separated from the other parent or if you’ve never been in a relationship.
This is a financial arrangement between you and the other parent of your child.
Death & Benefits
Government website with advice about how to claim various benefits and entitlements. Includes Widowed Parent's Allowance, Bereavement Payment, Funeral Payment.
Employment Support Allowance
You can apply for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work.
Housing Benefit & Council Tax Support
Housing Benefit is available to people on a low income who are renting their homes to help them pay rent. You must have less than £16,000 in capital or savings to qualify for Housing Benefit.
Maternity Allowance
Maternity Allowance is a payment you can get when you take time off to have a baby.
Multiple locations
Money Carer - Appointeeship and Money Management for Vulnerable Adults
Money Carer is a long established (2009), award-winning national social enterprise that provides corporate appointee and money management services for vulnerable adults.
All Redcar & Cleveland area
People Plus
We work with people who receive social care and/or health funding to meet their care needs, these are referred to as ‘Direct Payments’ and ‘Personal Health Budgets’.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly.
You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.
