Carers
Holding down a full-time job when you’re carer is near impossible, so it’s important that you make sure you’re getting all the financial help you need.
Check the Carers Scotland or Department of Work and Pensions sites for the lowdown on the type of financial assistance you can expect. This can include:
- Carer’s Allowance can benefit those who are caring for someone with a disability.
- Home responsibility protection, is for people who are unable to make contributions to their National Insurance because they are caring for someone.
- The Social fund can help pay for one-off expenses, including funeral, winter or cold weather expenses.
Both Job Centre Plus and Citizens Advice Bureau Scotland can advise you.
Talk to someone about your benefits
Carer’s Allowance Unit
Can advise you if you can get Carer's Allowance.
Tel: 01253 85 61 23
Textphone: 01772 899489
East Renfrewshire Carers' Centre
The East Renfrewshire carers centre offers information and support for carers and provides the following services:
Email: enquiries@eastrenfrewshirecarers.co.uk
Tel: 0141 638 4888
Address: The Gatehouse, Eastwood Park, Giffnock, G46 6UG
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