At Swindon Carers Centre, we understand that as an unpaid carer, financial challenges can add significant stress to an already demanding role. That’s why our Benefits Advice service is here to help ease that burden and ensure you and your dependent get the financial support available to you.
Our team provides comprehensive assistance, from benefit checks to guidance on filling out forms and navigating the benefits system. This service is available to anyone over 18, and it specialises in identifying benefits for both you, as a carer, and your dependent. We work with you to understand your unique situation and make sure you're accessing the full range of financial support available.
Please note: our benefits advice service currently has a waiting list due to the cost-of-living crisis. However, you can use the benefits calculator and the links below to check what you are eligible for.
You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to.
This will give you an estimate of:
Below is a link to a comprehensive hub of all benefits support pages specifically designed to help unpaid carers access financial advice, available resources, and the support they need.
Below is a link to a comprehensive hub of all the benefits support pages designed for individuals who are looking to re-enter the workforce, providing essential resources, guidance, and financial assistance to help make the transition back into employment as smooth and supportive as possible.
Join a community that truly understands you. At Swindon Carers Centre, we host events shaped by your feedback, connect you with a supportive network of local unpaid carers, and amplify your voice through our influential carers forum. Your opinion matters - be part of the change and find the support you deserve.
