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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
If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier.
The Armed Forces Carer's Passport helps Service personnel balance care responsibilities with work needs.
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
Get advice and training if you are an employer and you want to retain and recruit employees who are also carers - telephone, email, website
The Civil Service wide Carer's passport enables a carer and their manager to discuss and document the flexibilities needed to combine caring and work.
Help if you regularly spend time caring for someone. Includes Universal Credit.
This guidance explains how the Carers Social Action Support Fund works for social action projects to support unpaid family carers.
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