MONEY
Birmingham City Council have dedicated some of the carers breaks money to providing cash grants to individual carers. There are two types available the budget however, like most things, is limited and this fund dries up very quickly.
In partnership with Birmingham City Council we can provide small cash grants to carers groups to help pay for social events or group trips.
A guide to the fairer charges policy being implimented in April 2003
If you need help and advice on disability and related benefits please call:
Benefit Enquiry Line
This is a confidential telephone service for people with disabilities, their carers and representatives. Ring the Benefits Enquiry Line on 0800 88 22 00. People with speech or hearing problems using a textphone can dial 0800 24 33 55.
The call is free
Details on what it is, what it does and how to get more information.
A carer was concerned that the forms issued by Birmingham City Council in regard of free school meals was misleading. This page try's to clarify the situation for those severely disabled and aged over 16.
For more dtails on any of the above please call 0121 686 4060