Benefits advice for carers

  1. Overview
  2. Carer's Allowance
  3. Universal Credit carer element
  4. Carer's Credit
  1. Council Tax
  2. Become an appointee
  3. Information and support

4. Carer's Credit

If you are a carer but you don't qualify for Carer's Allowance, you may qualify for Carer's Credit. This is a National Insurance credit towards your State Pension while you're not making any contributions because of your caring role.

To qualify you must be caring for a disabled or ill person for at least 20 hours per week. You can find out more about Carer's Credit on GOV.UK.

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