Milton Keynes City Council is launching a new pilot scheme to increase the financial support that is available to unpaid carers.
A minimum annual payment of £240 will be provided to unpaid carers alongside access to additional assistance that will vary for individuals.
This latest package of support for unpaid carers comes ahead of a Cost-of-Living Crisis Winter Plan which will be received by Cabinet on 8 November.
Cllr Emily Darlington, Cabinet Member for Adults, Housing and Healthy Communities said: "Unpaid carers are so important to our communities, and we want to ensure they are receiving as much assistance as possible.
"This direct payment to carers, alongside other help available, comes without conditions and is about recognising their own needs. We’re also asking carers to speak to us about what else we can do. We want to hear your views and understand what is important to you so please do answer our survey.”
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