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From Direct Payments to carers allowance, this section explains what benefits you may be entitled to if you care for someone or receive care from social services.
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with personal care because they are physically or mentally disabled.
The Carers' Allowance is a benefit paid to full time carers over 16 years of age, who spend more than 35 a week caring for someone who receives any of the following benefits.
Direct payment is a cash payment from social services which allows you to have more control of the services you receive.
Disability Living Allowance is a tax-free benefit for children and adults who need help with personal care or have walking difficulties because they are physically or mentally disabled.
If you can't work because of illness or disability you may be entitled to Incapacity Benefit.
Income support is extra money to help people on a low income.
Help from social services