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Carers Toolkit
Carers Toolkit
We know how hard it can be when caring and also having to cope with difficult financial situations.
For information about all areas concerning money please click below for easy to use 'Making Every Penny Count' Carers Toolkit to find out how to get support with Carer Grants, Discount Schemes, Benefits, Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney and Paying for Care. If you need help using the Toolkit please contact us and we will provide support.
The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.
The Card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled guests. If you require an adjustment to visit a cinema because of your disability, cinema staff should make them for you whether you have a CEA Card or not.
MoneyHelper
MoneyHelper
This is here to make your money and pension choices clearer. Here to cut through the complexity, explain what you need to do and how you can do it. Here to put you in control with impartial guidance that’s backed by government and to recommend further, trusted support if you need it.
Money Saving Tips
Money Saving Tips
There are lots of ways to save money as a carer – from knowing your consumer rights and what adjustments organisations should make for you, how to get a key to accessible toilets to a 'free' cinema ticket for a friend/carer.
Money Management
Money Management
Dealing with money issues can sometimes be off-putting, but if you don't understand how things like credit or mortgages work, you could end up losing out financially or getting yourself in debt. On the learn more button there is information you may need to make the right choices, including help to deal with your debt problems, how to avoid losing your home and how to get your finances back into shape.
Money & Mental Health
Money & Mental Health
Learning how mental health and money are connected might help if you're struggling. Sorting things out might feel like an overwhelming task. There may be lots of things out of your control. However, try taking things one step at a time. The tips on the button below are to help you get started.
Paying for Care
Paying for Care
If the person you are looking after is assessed by the local council as needing care and support, the local council will carry out a financial assessment to work out whether they need to help with the costs involved.
This will be arranged for you and will determine what financial support is required.
You should seek advice and information about this assessment and what the results may mean to you or the person you care for.
Scams & Frauds
Scams & Frauds
Every year thousands of us fall victim to scams sent by post, email, text, the phone and internet. Carers, stressed, under pressure and often time-poor, can be especially prone to scams such as bogus lotteries, deceptive prize draws and sweepstakes, ‘guaranteed’ investments, fake psychics and ‘miracle’ health cures, calls asking to log into your computer to ‘fix’ something, or calls supposedly from your bank or the police.

Wills & Trust
Wills & Trust
Ensuring that your last wishes are recorded and that your estate passes to those of your choosing - consider third party threats to your estate like care fees and inheritance tax, and legacies to children and other beneficiaries with additional needs.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney
Possibly one of the most important documents you will ever make but hopefully never need. You may be surprised to know that without a registered lasting power of attorney in place, personal decision making and that of property and financial affairs for your loved one could be taken out of your control.