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Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.

• How it works

  You could get £81.90 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a…

• Eligibility

  You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for…

• Effect on other benefits

  Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits that both you and the…

• Make a claim

  Before you apply make sure you have your: National Insurance number (if…

• Report a change in circumstances

  You must report changes in your circumstances if you’re claiming or have…

• If you’re working

  You can work and get Carer’s Allowance, as long as you spend at least 35…

Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim

• Overview

  You could get Carer’s Credit if you’re caring for someone for at least 20…

• What you'll get

  If you’re eligible for Carer’s Credit, you can get credits to help fill…

• Eligibility

  To get Carer’s Credit you must be: aged 16 or over under State Pension age…

• How to claim

  Before you start You do not need to apply for Carer’s Credit if you: get…

Contact information for Carer's Allowance Unit, telephone number and address

Use this form to claim Carer’s Allowance by post if you can’t claim online.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions

Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education

Contact your local council to find out what support and help is available at day care centres for disabled people