Direct Payments for Carers
Milton Keynes City Council has a scheme to increase the financial support available to unpaid carers. MKCC will provide an annual payment of £240 for unpaid carers, further support maybe available following your Carers Conversation.
This offer is only for:
- carers aged 18+
- who are caring for an adult
- who have had a Carers Conversation
If you meet this criteria, please contact our Access Team or complete our online form.
Support for Carers
There are several organisations working collaboratively to meet carers needs by providing robust information, advice, guidance, and support.
| Citizen’s Advice Milton Keynes | Provide advice on a range of issues including benefits, finance, employment, and housing as well as some carer support groups, legal advice clinics and community drop ins. |
| Chums | Offer support to Young Carers and Young Adult Carers including a wide range of activities (for young carers and young adult carers from age 5 up to age 25) |
| Mobilise | Digital Carers Service, which includes 24/7 access to information on a wide range of topics as well as daily online meet ups and carers forums. |
Adult Services - Adult Social Care ACCESS Team
Adult Social Care ACCESS Team contact information
- 01908 253772
Monday to Friday 8:45am - 5:00pm, Civic, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3EJ