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1. • • Social care services aren't usually provided free of charge. You may need to pay for all of the cost of the care services you need. But following a financial assessment, you may be entitled to help with care costs from your local council. Your council won't help you with care costs until they've assessed your care needs.
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     Paying for care | Working out the costs of elderly care - Age UK

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   Do I need a paid carer?

   • You might need a paid carer for only an hour a week or for several hours a day, or at night. You might need a live-in carer. Some live-in care organisations provide carers who can give specialist nursing care, including stroke or dementia care. You might also consider home adaptations or household gadgets or equipment to make life easier.

   Help at home from a paid carer - Social care and support guide

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   Can I get Carer's Allowance if I care for more than one person?

   • Unfortunately, only one of you can get Carer’s Allowance. If you care for someone who also cares for someone else however, you can both make a claim for Carer’s Allowance if you meet the criteria. I care for more than one person. Can I get Carer’s Allowance for all of them?

   Carer’s Allowance – answers to your common questions

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   Who is eligible for Carer's Allowance?

   • You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for and the type of care you provide meets certain criteria. The person you care for must already get one of these benefits: You cannot get Carer’s Allowance if you share the care of someone and the other carer is already claiming:

   Carer's Allowance: Eligibility - GOV.UK

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   How much does a carer get a week?

   • Carer's Allowance is the main state benefit for carers. It's £81.90 a week. You look after someone for at least 35 hours a week. You get more than £81.90 a week from some other benefits. But it's still worth applying as you may have what's called an underlying entitlement to Carer's Allowance. This can help increase other benefits you're getting.

   Benefits for carers - Social care and support guide - NHS

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   Do you need a home carer?

   • Homecare is very flexible. You might need a paid carer for only an hour a week or for several hours a day, or at night. You might need a live-in carer. Some live-in care organisations provide carers who can give specialist nursing care, including stroke or dementia care.

   Help at home from a paid carer - Social care and support guide

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   How do I pay my Carer's Allowance?

   • Carer's Allowance is currently paid at £81.90 a week (2024-25) and can be paid by bank transfer to your nominated bank or building society account. When is Carer’s Allowance paid? You can choose to be paid your Carer’s Allowance weekly in advance or every four weeks. How do I find out if I’m eligible?

   Carer’s Allowance – answers to your common questions

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3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › social-care-and-supportHelp at home from a paid carer - Social care and support ...

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   You might need a paid carer for only an hour a week or for several hours a day, or at night. You might need a live-in carer. Some live-in care organisations provide carers who can give specialist nursing care, including stroke or dementia care.

4. www.gov.uk › carers-allowance › eligibilityCarer's Allowance: Eligibility - GOV.UK

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   Eligibility. You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for and the type of care you provide meets certain criteria. The person you care for must already get one of...

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6. www.gov.uk › carers-allowanceCarer's Allowance: How it works - GOV.UK

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   You do not get paid extra if you care for more than one person. If someone else also cares for the same person as you, only one of you can claim Carer’s Allowance.

   • You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for and the type of care you provide meets certain criteria. The person you c...
   • Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits that both you and the person you care for get. Effect on the benefits of the person you care for Wh...
   • Before you apply make sure you have your: National Insurance number (if you have a partner you’ll need theirs too) bank or building society details...
   • You must report changes in your circumstances if you’re claiming or have applied for Carer’s Allowance. Changes can include: starting a job startin...
   • You can work and get Carer’s Allowance, as long as you spend at least 35 hours in your caring role. You can get support for you or the person you c...

7. www.ageuk.org.uk › information-advice › carePaying for care at home - Age UK

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   Paying for homecare. Homecare services aren’t usually free. However, you may be entitled to help with the costs from your local council. We explain how to get started on getting the care you need and what sources of financial help are out there to help you with the costs.

8. www.gov.uk › browse › benefitsBenefits and financial support if you're caring for someone

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   Pension Credit. Other support. Become an appointee for someone claiming benefits. Work and Health Programme. Support visits if you need help to claim benefits. Contact the Carer's Allowance...

9. www.carersuk.org › help-and-advice › financialCarer’s Allowance – answers to your common questions

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   Carer's Allowance is currently paid at £81.90 a week (2024-25) and can be paid by bank transfer to your nominated bank or building society account. When is Carer’s Allowance paid? You can choose to be paid your Carer’s Allowance weekly in advance or every four weeks.

10. www.nhs.uk › conditions › social-care-and-supportBenefits for carers - Social care and support guide - NHS

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    As a carer, you may be entitled to one or more state benefits to help you with the costs. Carer's Allowance. What it is. Carer's Allowance is the main state benefit for carers. It's £81.90 a week. You can get it if. You look after someone for at least 35 hours a week. You cannot get it if. You get more than £81.90 a week from some other benefits.