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Funding You may be interested to know that there are various forms of funding available to help individuals and families with the costs of domiciliary. The government provides financial assistance, advice and other forms of support to most elderly, sick and disabled people who need help with their personal care. Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance is a tax free benefit for people over 65 who need help with personal care such as getting in and out of bed, washing, eating, or mobility, or because they can become confused and need someone to watch over them. Phone your local benefits office or (0845) 7123456 for advice. Benefits Enquiry Line This is a confidential FREEPHONE service for people with disabilities, their representatives and carers. Phone (0800) 882200 Carer’s Allowance A taxable benefit for people such as friends and family members, who look after someone, who gets Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance. Extra expenses can be claimed for paying a third party to provide care while you are out. Phone your local benefits office or (0800) 882200 Community Care ‘Direct Payments’ As an alternative to giving you community care services, councils are obliged to offer you Direct Payments (if you meet certain conditions) to pay for your own private homecare arrangements and related activities such as shopping services. Social Services can also suggest special equipment to make life easier for you, e.g., grab rails and bathroom aids. Phone your local Social Services care managers Senior Line A welfare advice line run by Help the Aged for older people and their carers. Free, confidential and impartial advice about benefits and community care. Phone (0808) 8006565  |
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