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Child Trust Fund accounts - find a lost account, how to make payments, managing the account

Overview
A Child Trust Fund is a long-term tax-free savings account for children…
Find a Child Trust Fund
Contact your Child Trust Fund provider directly if you know who the…
Managing the account
If you’re the main contact for the Child Trust Fund account you’re called…
Adding money to the account
Anyone can pay money into a Child Trust Fund account. The Child Trust Fund…
What happens when your child is 18
On your child’s 18th birthday, the Child Trust Fund matures. This means…
Accounts for children in care
Some children looked after by local authorities have a Child Trust Fund…
If your child is terminally ill or dies
If your child is terminally ill you can take money out of their Child…

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 £83.30 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…