Financial benefits for caregivers (what am I entitled to?!) - with Rob Sherratt of Dementia Carers Count

The Care & Dementia Podcast

Welcome to The Care and Dementia Podcast. I’m your host, Gemma Clay. On today’s show we’re tackling an issue that leaves many of us confused and even despairing at times - the financial benefits available to caregivers.

This can be a complex subject to navigate just at the time when you’re flat out caring for a loved one. Finances, figures, forms - it can all feel like way too much to cope with.

So today I’m talking with Rob Sherratt, an Advice and Advocacy Specialist from Dementia Carers Count. Rob shares his expert advice on the benefits carers are entitled to and how to access them.

This includes Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance, and other benefits or additional support available.

This conversation was taken from a recent Sweet Pea webinar where Rob also answered questions from the audience, providing practical tips for caregivers on how to claim the benefits they are entitled to.

If you’re not familiar with Dementia Carers Count, they are a fantastic organization dedicated to supporting dementia caregivers and well worth checking out.
Find out more about Dementia Carers Count's work:
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Facebook: Dementia Carers Count
Web: dementiacarers.org.uk
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