Norfolk's 'hidden army' of unpaid carers are set to receive extra support to help manage their finances.
The county has an estimated 95,000 unpaid carers, who look after people - often loved ones - who would not be able to manage without their support.
And thanks to a grant of almost £200,000 from Norfolk County Council, a charity is setting up a new service to help those unpaid carers manage their household finances.
Caring Together Charity has been awarded the grant to launch Money to Care, a service which will help carers cope with challenges such as debt, benefits, employment, and the rising cost of living.
Miriam Martin, chief executive of Caring Together Charity, said: "We are extremely grateful to the county council for providing their backing for our new Money to Care scheme through the Crisis and Resilience Fund.
"Money to Care will help carers in Norfolk, who are at risk of poverty and debt, to have increased income to manage day to day, fewer financial worries, and to feel better supported as they care for someone."
The money will be used to establish a community-based service offering specialist advice at locations such as GP surgeries, libraries, and community centres.
Ms Martin said: "By identifying money issues early on, it will prevent financial crises for carers, and improve their wellbeing.
"Unpaid carers can often face having lower incomes but higher costs because they are looking after someone with a health problem.
"Thanks to this grant and the support of Norfolk County Council, we will be able to provide much-needed practical support that will really make a difference."
Norfolk's unpaid carers save the NHS and other public services an estimated £1.6bn a year by using their time to help others.
In December last year, watchdogs from the Care Quality Commission, in rating the county council's adult social care service as requiring improvement, were critical of County Hall's support for unpaid carers.
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