People with dementia and their carers are helped to access financial advice and support to claim any financial help they are entitled to.
You will be provided with information about the financial help available to you and supported to claim that help, if needed. You should also be signposted to independent financial advice to help you manage your finances.
For extra information, evidence and best practice please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Regional offerings
Housing for People Living With Dementia in Greater Manchester - From Policy to Practice
Weblink: https://dementia-united.org.uk/housing/
Dementia Carers Expert Reference Group (DCERG)
Email: gmhscp.dementiaunited@nhs.net
National offerings
Attendance Allowance
Telephone: 0800 731 0122 (Option 1).
Weblink: https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance
Carers Allowance
Telephone: contact The Carers Allowance Unit on: 0800 731 0297.
Weblink: https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance
Council Tax Discount
- The person must have a severe impairment of their memory or dementia which appears to be permanent
- A registered medical practitioner must confirm this
Text phone: 0800 917 7777
Weblink: https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for-disabled-people
Healthwatch
Telephone: Call: 03000 683 000 between the hours of 08:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday
Email: enquiries@healthwatch.co.uk
Weblink: https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-healthwatch/list
Evidence
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia 2019 report recognises that people with dementia and their carers often need support to know what financial help they are entitled to, as well as how to make a successful claim. Furthermore, it notes that people with dementia deserve to be assessed by professionals who understand the condition, without having to undergo unnecessary reviews or reassessments.
One of the standards from the Royal College of Psychiatrists MSNAP Standards for Memory Services (2020) states:
The team supports patients to access organisations, with whom they have joint working protocols, which offer:
• Housing support;
• Support with finances, benefits and debt management;
• Social services