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If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier.
Includes benefits and financial support you can get, flexible working and helping someone with their benefit 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.
Contact information for Carer's Allowance Unit, telephone number and address
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Employer and employee guide to unpaid carer’s leave - who can take it, how long for, when can employers postpone or delay.
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
Help if you regularly spend time caring for someone. Includes Universal Credit.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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