BENEFITS IN RESPITE CARE

An individual in need of respite care may have an entitlement to State benefits, some of which may be care specific and others which may not.

Attendance Allowance

This is a non means tested benefit payable irrespective of capital or income to those needing help with basic tasks. It has two levels, a lower or daytime rate and a night time or higher rate.

Pension Credit

This is the restructured alternative to Income support for older people and offers two basic types of benefit, one which is designed to ensure a minimum guaranteed income and the other which to a degree is designed to assist those who have savings or additional private income.

General Benefits

In addition there are a range of other benefits depending on capital and income levels and financial support may also be available for those providing care and support.

	Attendance Allowance Details of the benefits and how to apply
	Pension Credit Details of the benefit and an assessment of entitlement
	General benefits Details of non care specific benefits including housing benefit, council tax benefit etc
	Help for carers Financial assistance for those providing care
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