Money Matters For Carers

BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES FOR CARERS

If you are caring for someone who has a serious illness, you may discover that there additional costs which can create a strain on your budget. 

Such costs could be direct, for example drugs or travel costs, or more indirect like higher heating bills.

• Entitlements for Carers outlines the State entitlements that a carer can access to meet the costs of caring.
• General Entitlements covers the range of entitlements that are available directly to those people with a long-term disease.
• Mobility and Transport covers allowances that relate specifically to this area.