Video category: Money

It is important that everyone who is eligible to benefits receives all that they are entitled to.

We offer information about the benefits, grants and other allowances that can be claimed and who is eligible to receive them.

Harold's wife has dementia and he cares for her full time. He explains how a £200 one-off carer's grant payment has made a difference to him and his wife.

View a written transcript of the 'Harold's story' video

image: Nicky and her PA going swimming Nicky's direct payment story
Nicky explains how a small amount of money has enabled her to be more active, improving her well being.

image: Richard at home Richard's direct payment story
Richard explains how self directed support has changes the way he receives services. Creating a positive outcome from a negative situation.

Ian's story
Ian was struck down with a severe illness. He talks about his experience of self directed support and using direct payments and the Kent Card.

image: Julia at home Julia's story
Julia has bipolar disorder. She explains how direct payments have helped her to stabilise her life by funding her fine art course.