Grants
Unpaid Carers - £500 payment
*Applications are now closed*
Welsh Government have announced a one-off £500 payment, which is available to all eligible unpaid carers in Wales who were in receipt of Carers Allowance on 31 March 2022.
The payment is being made in recognition of the increased financial pressures many unpaid carers have experienced during the pandemic and to help with some of the additional costs they have incurred. The payment is targeted towards those individuals who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week and have low incomes.
You will not be eligible for the payment if:
- You have an underlying entitlement to Carers Allowance but do not receive a payment because you are in receipt of another benefit at the same or higher rate; or
- You only receive the carer premium
- You have already received the £500 unpaid carers payment
Local Authorities are administering this scheme on behalf of Welsh Government. To receive the payment you are required to complete an on-line registration form.
Applications for this scheme will open on 15th August 2022 and if you believe you may qualify for this payment, you can submit a claim through this website.
The scheme closes at 5pm on the 2nd September 2022.
Payments for successful claims will be made as soon as possible.
Please note you should register with the Council where you live, not the Council where the person you care for lives (if it is different).
How to apply
*Applications are now closed*
The closing date for all applications was the 2nd September 2022 at 5pm
If you are having problems completing the on-line application form please contact us by email using UnpaidCarers@pembrokeshire.gov.uk or by telephoning us on 01437 764551 and we will be able to assist you.