Each benefit brings its own rules, regulations and potential pitfalls. Some are means tested so entitlement depends on your savings/capital; some are available to all and others aren't; some depend on previous years' National Insurance Contributions; some depend on you being ill or disabled; some depend on your age; some depend on your earnings; others depend on you having children.

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Sutton Carers Centre top tip is open the envelope as soon as it arrives, (don't be scared by how heavy it looks!) and give us a call as early as possible if you need to, so we can help you complete the forms before the deadline for submission.

 

The Carers Trust have put together a list of further top tips - CLICK HERE for details