Carers in North Warwickshire can get help with benefits, money, practical support, and advice. The main council-backed and partner support mentioned includes Carers Allowance, family information advice, and free help for carers through Brigit Care.
| Support available | What it helps with | How it’s described |
|---|---|---|
| Carers Allowance | Financial support | For people who care for someone at least 35 hours a week and who gets certain benefits |
| Family Information Service | Advice and guidance | Free help and advice on all aspects of family life for parents, carers, young people, and anyone working with families in Warwickshire |
| Free help for carers (Brigit Care) | Carer support | Listed as a free help service for carers |
| Armed Forces support for carers | Support services for carers of Armed Forces beneficiaries | Carers are those with an ongoing caring responsibility for a beneficiary |
| Benefits and money advice | Income, debts, and benefits | Discreet, impartial advice on maximising income by claiming benefits and managing debts |
| Independent Living Advice | Disability-related benefits and appeals | Help to claim disability-related benefits, appeal decisions, and represent at tribunals |
| Poppy Calls – Handy Van service | Practical home support | Small repairs and minor adaptations like curtain rails, grab rails, ramps, care phones, and Key Safes |
If you’re looking for practical help as well as financial support, the best starting points from North Warwickshire’s records are Carers Allowance, the Family Information Service, and the free help for carers listed as Brigit Care.