As we approach the Christmas period, members of the public have been warned that this will be one of the most difficult winters in years due to the soaring cost of energy bills.
Because of this, many will be looking for different avenues of extra financial support from the government. If you're a carer, you may be entitled to an extra payment as well as a Christmas bonus.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can award carers an additional £69.70 a week - equal to £278 a month, or over £3,000 a year. In order to qualify for Carer's Allowance, the claimant must be at least 16 years of age and spends a minimum of 35 hours a week caring for someone.
