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Carers and benefits

  • Carer's Allowance and other benefits
    Carer's Allowance is a key benefit available for people who care for a disabled adult or child. Putting in a claim for Carer's Allowance may lead to an increase in other benefits or lead to a choice of who should claim what.
  • Benefits for carers aged under 60
    As a carer with a low income, you may become entitled to claim Income Support or an increase in Income Support if you already receive it. Find out more about this and how other benefits may help.
  • Benefits for carers aged 60 or over
    Don't miss out on Pension Credit or other entitlements!
  • Help with rent or Council Tax
    Carers may be eligible for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.
  • One-off grants for household expenses
    Details of help available to carers from the Social Fund and the Family Fund.
  • Other benefit issues for carers
    Tips on national insurance credits, not having to sign on, help starting paid work, issues about benefit claims of the person you care for, what happens if you become sick or disabled, and respite care or hospital stays.
  • Information on other websites
    Look at information for carers and benefits written by other organisations. Find links to local organisations.
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