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Help if you regularly spend time caring for someone. Includes Universal Credit.
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…
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
You could get Carer’s Credit if you’re caring for someone for at least 20…
If you’re eligible for Carer’s Credit, you can get credits to help fill…
To get Carer’s Credit you must be: aged 16 or over under State Pension age…
Before you start You do not need to apply for Carer’s Credit if you: get…
Includes benefits and financial support you can get, flexible working and helping someone with their benefit claim
If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier.
If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
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.
Report makes a number of recommendations highlighting the economic and social benefits of supporting carers in the workplace.
Reasons why your benefit payments could change, report changes in your circumstances while claiming benefits
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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