Money (adulthood)

Find out who to talk to about money and what you are entitled to.

Wiltshire has a wide range of great independent bodies and council funded programmes designed to help in a range of life situations. If you are not finding the guidance you require from the below services we would love to hear about it at localoffer@wiltshire.gov.uk, we may be able to help signpost you or your feedback might help us develop improvements for everyone.

A direct payment is a sum of money paid to a family instead of a provided service. The advantage of a direct payment is that a family can choose how to spend the money and can provide a more specific service for their young person.

For more information please visit: Using direct payment

Having access to a bank account can be an important step towards independence. Having a bank account means you can save and access your own money, pay bills and take responsibility for your adult life. Think carefully and talk to their family, friends and carers about whether having a bank account would be right for you, and whether it would help you. The following guide will offer additional advice.

For more information please visit: I have a bank account

There are lots of organisations across Wiltshire, large and small, that provide guidance and advice on money matters.

For more organisations and links please visit: Accessing benefits

Carer's Allowance is a taxable non means tested, non contributory benefit and is payable to a carer who meets certain criteria.

For more information please visit: Carers allowance

Managing money can be a source of worry for anyone, luckily there is lots of people you can talk to. We have also produced a page with some advice

For more information please visit: Managing Money Advice

There are all kinds of grants, funds and benefits which you may be entitled to. These may be offered locally in Wiltshire, nationally by the government or charities for example.

For more information please visit: Local and National Monetary Opportunities

One of the toughest parts of growing up and living independently is paying your bills. It can be daunting but it does not need to prevent you from working towards the kind of life you want.

For more information please visit: Understanding and Managing Bills

Who else to talk to and related links

Citizen's Advice advisors are specially trained to offer personal, confidential advice on all sorts of issues and challenges. Including:

Accessing benefits
Help with debts or financial planning
Help and advice about letters you receive that you do not understand or that worry you
Legal concerns or challenges

More information from Citizens Advice Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living is an organisation managed by disabled people and is committed to supporting all disabled people to achieve choice, control and equal rights.

More information on the Wiltshire Centre For Independent Living.

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