Living well with dementia

Benefits for people with dementia

People with dementia may be entitled to a range of benefits including:

There may also be a range of other benefits which may be available - you can browse benefits on GOV.UK

Council tax discounts

You may be entitled to a discount on your council tax bill - read more about discounts for disabled people on GOV.UK.

People with severe mental impairment are not counted for council tax purposes  - read our webpage on discounts for people who aren't counted.

Carer benefits

Carers may be entitled to benefits - you can read more about carers allowance on GOV.UK.

Disabled facilities grants

If you are disabled and need to make changes to your home, you may be eligible for a disabled facility grant.

This includes a grant to help make your home more dementia friendly

Contact information

Dementia Adviser

Contact the dementia adviser by:

For out of hours emergency mental health support, phone 0800 129 9999.

For out of hours emergency social care support, phone 01344 351999.