Grants and support schemes

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Caring often brings unexpected costs and it can be difficult to make ends meet, especially if you have had to give up work or reduce your hours to care.

There are organisations and schemes that can offer grants to carers who are facing particular financial difficulties. They could vary from enabling you to purchase certain disability equipment to taking a much needed short break away.

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