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Learn about the benefits, support and rights you have as a carer to help you through this difficult time.
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Benefits for carers

If you are a carer you may be able to claim benefits such as Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Credit. We explain how to get assessed and what’s available.

Carer’s Allowance

6 min read

Find out if you could apply for Carer’s Allowance, a government benefit to help you out financially if you regularly care for someone, but don't get paid for it.

How to fill in the Carer’s Allowance form

2 min read

Applying for Carer’s Allowance may seem daunting at first, but our checklist will guide you through the process and help you fill in the form correctly.

Universal Credit – carer element

2 min read

Find out if you could apply for the carer element of Universal Credit, if you’re out of work or on a low income.

Carer’s assessment

5 min read

If you care for someone it may be helpful to arrange a carer’s assessment to see if you’re eligible for support – we explain the process.

How to get a carer’s assessment

6 min read

Find out how to apply and prepare for a carer’s assessment and discover what to expect throughout the process.

Carer’s Credit

2 min read

Find out if you could apply for Carer’s Credit, a National Insurance credit that helps with gaps in your record if you can’t work due to being a carer.
Real-life stories
Daphne's story
75 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Read Daphne’s story about caring for her husband for almost 40 years. She eventually had a carer’s assessment to see what help was available.
Jennifer's story
LONDON
Read Jennifer’s story about caring for her mother, father and aunt, all who had various forms of dementia.
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Find out how much care costs
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What is a carer?

We explain what it means to be a carer and the many ways that the UK’s 6.5 million carers provide help and support.

Looking after yourself

If you care for a loved one, it can be easy to forget about your own needs. Find tips on how to look after yourself.

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