My home and money

This page has a link to a comprehensive guide on managing money when you live independently.When you live with family or in a care home, there isn’t much to think about when it comes to money. Bills are paid by parents or by home managers. They may deal with social security benefits too.

But when you live independently, there is a lot more to think about - new benefits to claim, bills to pay, a budget to set up, cash to handle, a bank account.

The guide is too big to fit on this webpage. Click on the link under Download at the bottom of the page.