3. Benefits and Grants
When you are 18, you will be responsible for paying your own bills, how much you pay depends on whether you are in education, employment or looking for work.
- Access To Work Fund - GOV.UK website
- Carers Allowance - GOV.UK website
- (PIP) Personal Independence Payment - GOV.UK website
- Universal Credit - GOV.UK website
Know your rights, know your benefits
Catch22 delivers a number of care leaver services including the National Care Advisory Service (NCAS), the leading national body on policy and practice regarding young people in and leaving care. They have produced a number of helpful booklets.
- Catch22 publications - Catch 22 Website
Contact
All your benefit entitlements will need to be confirmed with the Benefits Agency.
Your personal advisor is always available for advice and support and can be contacted via: