Unpaid Carers

Finance and benefits for carers

Being a carer can lead to additional costs so it is important to understand what benefits and financial support might be available to you.

There are a variety of benefits you might be able to claim as a carer but these may have an impact on other benefits you might be claiming such as Universal Credit.

There are also a range of benefits that the person you care for might be able to claim. Also, as a carer, if the person you’re caring for receives benefits, you may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance (opens in a new tab) or Carer’s Credit (opens in a new tab). 

 

You may also be able to apply for:

• support from your local council
• Council Tax Reduction
• Pension Credit if you are over working age.
• Income Support (if you get the severe disability premium and you are on a low income)
• Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (if you get the severe disability premium and you cannot work)

 

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