Unpaid carers will be eligible to receive a £500 payment from today, 16th May, in recognition of the role they have played during the pandemic.
The payment, administered by the Vale of Glamorgan Council, recognises the financial and emotional hardship many have experienced. The payment will benefit thousands of the most vulnerable carers in Wales.
The payment is being made after a survey found nearly half of all unpaid carers use their personal savings and give up work to care for others.
It is hoped that the payment will help to ease the pressures faced by unpaid carers as well as recognising the value of their caring role to Wales’ health and social care system.
Unpaid carers who are receiving Carer’s Allowance on 31st March this year will be eligible for the payment.
Lance Carver, Director of Social Services said: “We’re very proud of all our paid and unpaid carers here in the Vale and I hope this support payment from Welsh Government will help them during this difficult time as the cost of living rises.
“Over the last two years, unpaid carers have played a vital role in our community, often working long hours to provide unwavering care, with many and experiencing both financial and emotional hardship.”
Those eligible for the payment are able to submit a claim by registering on the Council’s website from 9.00am today (16th May) until 5.00pm on 15th July.
For full information please visit www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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