Are you worried about making ends meet for you or the people you’re caring for?
Get free support with the Carer Money Matters service.
We know it’s not easy to balance caring responsibilities and finances, so we can help you to access the support you need to manage your money and energy bills.
Our advisers can talk to you about your money matters when it comes to energy costs, benefits and a host of other areas too and we can help you access free debt advice and support.
Help with Benefits
We are offering free in-person and by-phone benefits advice clinics for carers living in Derbyshire County Council areas as well as an on-line Financial Benefits Workshop as part of our Caring with Confidence Workshop Series. You can book by calling 01773 833833.
If you need support and want to speak to someone directly, specialist support for carers can also be provided by the Derbyshire Welfare Rights Advice Line on 01629 531535.
We can help you to:
Carry out a benefits check
Advise which benefits to claim and how to claim
Discuss suspended payments or benefits claims ending
Move your existing benefits to a Universal Credit claim
Challenge decisions made by the benefits authorities
Prepare appeals and represent you at benefit tribunal hearings
Energy Advice
We offer free advice on energy saving and energy debt, and we can help you get on the Priority Services Register with your supplier. We’ll also advise you on practical ways to reduce your energy bills that work for your individual circumstances and provide information on Locking Cooker Valves and Carbon Monoxide Awareness.
We can also help you access services if you are struggling to pay your fuel bills. We encourage you to seek early help and advice and find out how we can support you.
What is the Priority Services Register?
The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free and voluntary system designed by Ofgem to help vulnerable energy customers. It provides support for people who may be vulnerable due to factors such as age, health, disability, or other vulnerable situations. This will help you get extra support with things like meter readings, advance warnings of supply interruptions and how to save on cooking and heating. You’ll also get priority support if your supply is interrupted.
Find out more and see if you are eligible here: thepsr.co.uk.
Debt Advice
Speak to us about how to access free debt advice and support. We will always listen to your concerns in a friendly non-judgemental way.
Taking care of others means taking care of yourself. So, please get the help you need to help the people you care for.
Contact us on 01773 833833 or email info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
