Guides to Benefits
The world of Welfare Benefits can be a difficult place to navigate, so we have put together as many resources as we can to assist carers making any claims.
We do have trusted Welfare Benefits Advisors should you wish to book an appointment for assistance in filling out any forms or for general financial advice. You must be registered with Sefton Carers Centre to access this service.
If you are already registered, you can request an appointment with our advisors
Benefits for Carers
All information below correct as of April 2025
Required Information to Claim Carer’s Allowance – A list of the all the information needed to make a claim for Carer’s Allowance.
How To Claim Universal Credit – A walk-through of how to apply for Universal Credit online, information needed to make a claim and information that could affect your claim.
Pension Credit Calculator – This is a breakdown of the criteria for calculating the amount that may be awarded in a successful pension credit claim.
Benefits for Cared For
All information below correct as of April 2025
Documents Required to Make an Attendance Allowance Claim – A breakdown of what information and documents will be required to make an Attendance Allowance claim.
Documents Required to Make a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Claim – Documents Required to Make Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Claim – A breakdown of what information and documents will be required to make a PIP claim.
Documents Required to Make a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Claim – A breakdown of what information and documents will be required to make a DLA claim.
Carers Trust – A Carer organisation with information and advice around money and benefits, including dealing with costs in addition to grants and discounts
Carers UK – A Carer organisation with online information and assistance with filling out forms and finding out more about benefits.
Department for Work and Pensions – Government website with information on job centres, news around benefits and a job board to find work
National Debtline – Helping people through the cost of living crises from dealing with bills to debts.
Southport Foodbank – Supporting people in crisis across Southport in reducing poverty
South Sefton Foodbank – Supporting people in crisis across South Sefton in reducing poverty
Turn2us – Provider of the benefits calculator and also advice around benefits on their website.
Warm Homes Network | Turn2us – A scheme specifically for those in the Liverpool City Region (including Sefton) to claim the support they’re entitled to, make their homes more energy efficient, get help with budgeting, and access debt advice.