Financial, legal and welfare support
Please make an appointment to see your GP to talk through any of your concerns. You may be referred to the memory service for further assessment and support.
Benefits and allowances
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is available for those under 65 years of age. This is a government provided allowance for disability (non-means tested). It has 2 components, and both have 2 rates (basic and enhanced):
- First rate - Help for day to day living needs
- Second rate - Help for mobility support/needs.
To find out more about PIP visit GOV.UK or call 0800 917 2222.
Attendance Allowance for over 65s
You might qualify for an Attendance Allowance from the government). This helps with extra costs if you need someone to help look after you. The other benefits you get can increase if you get Attendance Allowance.
- You can also call 0800 731 0122
Carer's Allowance
Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers. You may still be able to claim it, even if you don't think of yourself as a carer.
If you need support to fill in welfare benefit forms from Sefton Carers Centre, you can arrange an appointment by calling 0151 288 6060 , visit the Sefton Carers Centre website or email help@carers.sefton.gov.uk
Blue badges, Council Tax and Welfare Rights
We have a team of people whose role is to maximise the income of residents of the Borough. We help people living with dementia and their families/carers by providing advice and guidance on a range of local and national benefits, such as blue badge, council tax and attendance allowance. For council tax discounts and blue badges, check out the following:
The Sefton Council Welfare Rights team provides advice and support on welfare benefits, For more information or to book a face to face appointment call 0151 934 3660 or by email
Care needs assessment
If you think you, or someone you know, needs help to cope day-to-day, the first step is to get a needs assessment. When we carry out an assessment of your care needs, we will also assess your independence and wellbeing.
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
This is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf if you cannot make your own decisions.
For help and advice on LPA see:
Transport and travel
Merseytravel offers free travel on all buses, trains and Mersey Ferries river crossings for anyone aged 60 or over who lives in Merseyside.,
Water, gas and electric priority services
You can register with your water, gas and electric company to become a priority household, you will then have priority if your utilities go off or need attention.
United Utilities Priority Services
Electricity North West Priority Services
Fuel Bills and Energy Saving
Cold homes have a huge impact on your physical health and mental wellbeing.
Living in a cold home carries a number of health risks, including asthma, flu or more serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke and depression.
Find out more about keeping warm or paying fuel bills.
The Sefton Household Support Fund application process will be available to households where they can show they need immediate financial help towards energy, food, and essential household bills.