Making Money Matters Easier for Carers
Money worries are a major pressure for unpaid carers. Caring can affect income, working hours, energy costs and everyday living. Yet many carers miss out on support simply because it is hard to find, confusing to understand, or difficult to access at the right time.
For carers already juggling appointments, responsibilities and emotional strain, dealing with finances can feel overwhelming. That is why clear, practical support matters.
This is where Money Matters helps.
What the Money Matters Programme Offers
Money Matters is a Carers Trust programme delivered through local carer services. It focuses on practical, everyday support that helps carers understand their finances and feel more in control.
The programme offers help with:
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benefits and entitlements
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cost of living pressures
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energy bills and staying warm
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council tax and household costs
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financial wellbeing
The focus is simple. Clear guidance. Practical steps. Support that feels manageable, not overwhelming.
Why Money Worries Affect So Many Carers
Caring often brings hidden costs. Energy bills rise. Household expenses increase. Work patterns change. At the same time, carers may be unsure what financial help they are entitled to or where to begin looking.
Many carers cope quietly. They manage day to day without realising support exists. Others know help is out there but feel unsure how to navigate it.
Over time, this uncertainty can affect confidence, wellbeing and peace of mind.
How Support Becomes Easier to Accesss
Even when help exists, timing matters. Carers often need answers outside office hours or in moments of uncertainty. Reading long documents or filling in forms is not always possible.
Through its partnership with Carers Trust, Bridgit supports the Money Matters approach by providing a single place where carers can explore trusted information, local services and practical tools.
This helps carers understand:
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what support exists
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what they may be entitled to
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where to start
Carers can explore support at their own pace and return whenever their situation changes.
Practical Toolkits That Feel Manageable
To make financial support easier to use, Bridgit offers simple, step-by-step toolkits covering:
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benefits advice
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budgeting and financial support
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council tax help
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staying warm and managing energy costs
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home energy efficiency
Each toolkit is designed to reduce confusion and help carers take small, realistic steps forward.
Meet Money Meera
Meera is Bridgit’s AI coach, available 24/7. She helps carers:
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ask questions in plain language
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find relevant support quickly
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break complex topics into simple next steps
Meera does not replace local Money Matters services. Instead, she supports carers alongside them, helping people feel more confident before taking the next step.
Feeling More Confident With Money
Together, Money Matters, local carer services and Bridgit help carers feel more informed, supported and confident with money.
Because caring already asks a lot. Understanding finances should not add to the pressure.
Clear support. Practical guidance. Confidence to move forward.
