Employment and benefits
- If you are caring for someone and want to combine paid work with your caring responsibilities, your local Jobcentre Plus can provide benefits advice
- To find out more, contact Job Centre Plus on 0845 604 3719
- To apply for Carers Allowance please visit the GOV.UK website
- The Livewell website has links to further carers websites where you can find advice
- The Benefits section of our website provides information on Housing Benefit, Local Housing Allowance and Council Tax Benefit
- The Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre, offer free seats to carers to accompany the person they care for, find out more on their accessible performances page
- The Southend Advantage Card offers reduced rates for a range of venues across Southend and is free for local carers in receipt of a Carers Allowance. To find out more visit the Advantage Card page or call us on 01702 215 011