With the cost of living crisis continuing to severely impact carers, we are delighted to be working with Care for the Carers to offer further support to carers around financial inclusion as part of the Carers Trust ‘Carer Money Matters’ project.
How can our Carers Community Navigator help?
Kim Christofi, our Community Navigator, is able to offer short term telephone guidance, and other services and can also offer 1:1 appointments to support carers who need more in depth information and guidance over time in the areas below.
Income maximisation
This is about ensuring carers, and those they are looking after and/or other household members, are aware of financial benefits and grants they may be entitled to. Access support to complete applications for benefits and grants, or budgeting and signposting to debt advice.
Energy efficiency support
Information and support to improve energy efficiency at home to reduce energy bills and respond to rising energy costs.
Safety and support in the home
The project aims to raise awareness of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and making homes safer, including installing CO monitors and Locking Cooker Valves (shutting off the gas supply to the cooker where there may be someone vulnerable in the household). We can support you to register with the Priority Services Register (PSR). Households on the PSR access many benefits, including priority re-connection and alternative facilities for cooking and heating if the energy supply is cut-off.
Getting the right information
Please contact Care for the Carers on 01323 738390, email [email protected]
Further information on Carer Money Matters can be found on their website https://www.cftc.org.uk/help-and-advice/carer-money-matters/
