Buckinghamshire Council announces financial support for carers in partnership with Carers Bucks

The initiative is for carers residing in Opportunity Bucks wards. This support comes in the form of a one-off £125 cash payment funded by a Government grant, aimed at alleviating the cost-of-living pressures faced by our community's most dedicated individuals. A total of 2,737 carers in Bucks are eligible for this.

The one-off payment is funded by the Government's Household Support Fund from the Department for Work and Pensions and targeted to carers within Opportunity Bucks wards. The Opportunity Bucks programme is the council’s flagship programme to improve opportunities and reduce hardship for people in 10 wards across Buckinghamshire, which are in Aylesbury, Chesham and High Wycombe.

Eligible carers will receive a secure link via a letter from Carers Bucks to provide their personal details, including bank information, to process the payment swiftly and securely on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council.

For any queries or further information, Carers Bucks is available to assist. They can be reached at 0300 777 2722 or via email - [email protected]. Additionally, residents can seek cost of living support from the Helping Hand team by submitting an application at the Buckinghamshire Council website or by calling 01296 531151.

Councillor Arif Hussain, Cabinet Member for Communities, expressed his enthusiasm for the programme: "I am immensely pleased that Buckinghamshire Council can offer this additional help to our carers. Their unwavering dedication to supporting others is the backbone of our community, and it is only fitting that we provide them with the support they deserve. This one-off payment is a testament to the council's dedication to its residents and a reflection of the positive impact that collaborative efforts can have on the community.”