Benefits & Financial Support

Information about benefits available

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Carers Together

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.

Money Carer | Inclusive Money Management for Vulnerable Adults

Established in 2009, Money Carer is an award-winning social enterprise providing specialist banking and money management services for vulnerable adults across the UK. Working with hundreds of solicitors, local authorities, care providers and families, we support over 6500 clients to manage their finances safely, independently and with dignity.
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.