You may be entitled to benefits, grants and allowances. Examples include:
- Crisis and Resilience Fund - aims to provide a safety net for people on low incomes when they face unexpected money problems, and help build local financial resilience so future crises are less likely.
- Financial Welfare Hub - find information on debt and financial welfare support offered across the council.
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - to help people aged 16 or over with some of the extra costs if they have a long term ill-health or disability.
- Disability Living Allowance for children - may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who is under 16 and has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age who does not have a disability.
- Access to Work - helps to cover the costs of practical support in the workplace.
- Housing Benefit - helps you pay for all or part of your rent.
- Universal Credit - for working age people who are on low income or out of work.
- Disability Premiums - extra amounts of money that can be added to your benefits.
- Disability Students Allowance - for young people who have a disability that affects their ability to study.
- Carers Allowance - for people who care for someone at least 35 hours a week who get certain benefits.
- Carer's Credit - you could get Carer’s Credit if you’re caring for someone for at least 20 hours a week. Carer’s Credit is a National Insurance credit that helps with gaps in your National Insurance record.
- Blind Person’s Allowance - means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.
- Motability - to help you pay towards a mobility vehicle if you receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of DLA.
- Family Fund - helps families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or under.
- Disabled Facilities Grants - for making changes to a home.
- SEN Travel Assistance - options are offered by Medway Council for children and young people with SEND.
- Childcare - if you have a child aged 2 to 4 you may be able to get a free childcare place for up to 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year.
You can find out more about financial support on GOV.UK’s benefits and financial support webpage.