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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.
You could get £83.30 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a…
You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for…
Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits that both you and the…
Before you apply make sure you have your: National Insurance number (if…
You must report changes in your circumstances if you’re claiming or have…
You can work and get Carer’s Allowance, as long as you spend at least 35…
Includes benefits and financial support you can get, flexible working and helping someone with their benefit claim
Help if you regularly spend time caring for someone. Includes Universal Credit.
If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier.
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
A disability premium is extra money if you’re under Pension Credit age and registered blind or getting certain benefits - what you get, eligibility, apply
What to do if you go into a care home and you get benefits
Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent review that found unclear guidance left people facing unexpected debts.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
The Disability and Carers Service was merged with the Pension Service in 2008, to create the Pension, Disability and Carers Service. It is now part of the Department for Work and Pensions.
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