Ribble Valley offers a few kinds of support that carers may be able to use, depending on what they need. The main ones mentioned in the current council information are help with home adaptations, crisis or financial support, and cost-of-living vouchers.
| Support | What it offers | Who it’s for | How to access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurological disorder assistance / home safety dementia grant | Up to £2,000 for minor adaptations and specialist equipment such as smart home kits, thermostats, video doorbells, smart switches, lightbulbs, voice-assisted tech, signage, big button phones, grabrails and bathroom adaptations | People living in Ribble Valley with memory loss or a diagnosed neurological disorder; this is described as helping the individual and their carers cope at home | Referrals can come from Age Concern, GPs, the early intervention dementia service, Crossroads Care, social prescribing workers, occupational therapists, social services, Carers Link, family members, or via self-referral. Contact the housing team at housing@ribblevalley.gov.uk |
| Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) | Short-term emergency financial help, plus advice and support to improve longer-term stability | People in the Ribble Valley on a low income facing sudden financial difficulty | Apply through the council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund application |
| Household Support Fund vouchers | Shopping vouchers of £200 for single households, £300 for households with two or more adults, and £500 for households with children | Households with income under £50,000; the scheme is aimed particularly at families with children, pensioners, unpaid carers and people with disabilities | Apply through the council’s Household Support Fund page, or contact the debt and cost of living advisor via customer services on 01200 425111 |
| Debt and cost of living advice | Help with benefits, budgeting, debt advice and other money worries | Any resident who feels they may need advice or additional support | Contact the council customer services team on 01200 425111 |
If the carer is supporting someone with dementia, memory loss or another neurological disorder, the home adaptation grants look like the most direct help. For financial stress, Ribble Valley’s CRF and the Household Support Fund are the main routes currently mentioned.