planning for the future
• Personal Independence Payment
(PIP)
People under 65 years of age that
require extra financial assistance.
This assistant ranges from personal
care such as washing, dressing and
eating to mobility care, helping you
get around.
Click here to learn more about
Personal Independence Payment
(PIP) at GOV.UK
• Attendance Allowance
People over 65 years of age that
require extra financial assistance.
The amount you receive for this
benefit is based on the level of care
you need and doesn’t take into
account any other money you may
already have/receive. This allowance
does not cover mobility needs.
Click here to learn more about
Attendance Allowance at GOV.UK
If you care for someone who suffers
from Dementia, you may be eligible to
receive the below benefits.
Other benefits you may be eligible for
that are not specifically related to
Dementia -
• Housing Benefit
• Jobseekers allowance
• Income Support
• Working tax credit
• Travel support (Discounted Railcard
or Road Tax )
• Council tax discount
• Help with NHS costs (If you receive
income support)
Organisations that can help –
• Citizens Advice -
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
• Lancashire County Council Health
and Social Care -
www.lancashire.gov.uk/
health-and-social-care/
Housing Benefit
If you are on a low income and are
struggling to pay your rent and/or
Council tax you may be eligible for help
towards these by claiming Housing
Benefit and/or Council Tax Support.
You can apply online
www.southribble.gov.uk/
myaccount
Please note, from 18th July 2018,
Universal Credit has replaced Housing
Benefit in this area. You can only claim
Housing Benefit from this date if you
are a pensioner, have more than 2
children living with you or you are living
in specified accommodation. You can
claim Universal credit online.
www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit
For 1-1 advice and assistance in
applying for benefits that you may be
entitled to please call Age Concerns
Access to Benefits team on 01772
552886.