Benefits for Carers
Carers Allowance – You could get £81.90 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and
Carers Credit – You could get Carer’s Credit if you’re caring for someone for at least 20 hours a week.
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Travel Passes
If you are registered with Carers Hub and 18 years of age, you may be eligible for a free Travel Card. Please contact us for more information and to apply – 0808 802 1777
Financial support for those studying
Many universities and colleges offer bursaries for care-experienced students that you don’t have to repay, and some offer grants or loans to help you manage any additional expenses (e.g., specialist equipment). Speak to your university or college to see if they can help.
More information can be found on these pages:
Discounts for Carers
- Discounts for Carers is a benefit provider for carers, a free-to-join and free-to-use discount scheme. If you sign up, they will send the latest deals directly to your inbox to help save you money on top brands.
- CEA Card – The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas that enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them.