If you’re a carer there is financial support out there to help you. Find out what’s available and how to apply for your entitlements.

Links to information about a range of benefits for carers and disabled people, including Carer's Allowance, Carer's Credit and Disabled Facilities Grants.

Explains the rules for claiming the main benefit for people looking after a family member or friend who is ill or disabled. Includes information on how it affects other benefits.

You might be able to get Carer’s Allowance to help you if you’re caring for someone for 35 hours or more each week. Explains how to apply and what information you will need to make an application.

This page explains what benefits you may be entitled to if you are a carer and of working age. 

This factsheet explains who is eligible for Carer's Allowance, and how you can claim it. 

Carer’s Allowance is a benefit paid to people who spend at least 35 hours a week caring for a disabled person. Includes guidance on what it is, how much you get and how to claim it. And explains the criteria you need to meet to claim Carer's Allowance.

Information about carer's credits, who can get them, what you can get, how to claim and how to challenege a decision.

Carer's Credit is a way of protecting pension rights for people who are caring for someone but are not in paid work and are unable to claim carers' benefits. Includes information about whether you are entitled, how to claim, information on how State Pension affects your Carer's Allowance and housing support you could get. 

Gives an overview, explains what you will get, who is eligible and how to claim.

This information explains what benefits you may be entitiled to if you are a carer and receiving a pension. 

Information on advice and support available to help you combine work with looking after children or caring responsibilities.