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Money & Support
Most families never claim everything they're entitled to, not because they don't qualify, but because nobody ever mentions it's there. Here's what's actually available, in plain English.
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Our free Money Worries Checklist walks through exactly what to check first, in plain English, whether you're right at the beginning or already deep in it.
Start the checklist →What's here for you
Every guide below is free, fact-checked, and written to be read in a few minutes, not an afternoon.
Not means-tested, not affected by savings. One for the person needing care, one for the person providing it.
Read the guide →The over-State-Pension-age equivalent of PIP. Genuinely one of the most under-claimed benefits in the UK.
Read the guide →Owning a home and having some savings doesn't rule this out. Even a tiny award unlocks other help too.
Read the guide →A dementia diagnosis can qualify for 25% to 100% off Council Tax, and it can be backdated for years.
Read the guide →What actually happens to your claim if you stop working to care for someone.
Read the guide →Covers hidden and cognitive conditions too, not just physical mobility. Many dementia families don't realise they'd qualify.
Read the guide →How council funding, means testing, and the needs assessment actually work, step by step.
Read the guide →What actually happens to the house when a parent goes into care, and when it is (and isn't) counted.
Read the guide →Fully NHS-funded, not means-tested at all — the one many families never even hear about.
Read the guide →Work out real, realistic numbers for your own situation — free, and built into the site.
Try the calculator →Support during a terminal illness and in the practical days after a death.
Read the guide →Joint accounts, ISA allowances, Council Tax, and benefits — what's actually different when it's your husband, wife, or civil partner.
Read the guide →The guides above cover the most common situations. For the complete list of every guide on the site, not just money and benefits, our Guides page has everything in one index.
Our free 20-page booklet walks through the whole journey calmly, one stage at a time, including the money side.
This page is guidance only, not financial or benefits advice, and doesn’t guarantee eligibility for any benefit or funding mentioned. Rates and rules are reviewed annually and can change — always confirm current figures on GOV.UK, or speak to Citizens Advice or a regulated adviser, before making a decision.
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