Benefits and financial support if you are caring for someone

How to apply for Carer’s Allowance and other benefits

As a carer you may be eligible for certain benefits and entitlements including a Carer’s Allowance to support you in your caring role.

Type of benefits

Carers allowance

You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim on the UK Government website.

Carers credit

You could get Carer’s Credit if you’re caring for someone for at least 20 hours a week. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim on the UK Government website.

Pension Credit

If you are a carer over State Pension age you may get extra money to help with your living costs. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim on the UK Government website.

Universal Credit

If you are on a low income, out of work or cannot work you may be able to get Universal Credit to help with your living costs. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim on the UK Government website.

Benefit calculators

Check if you're entitled to benefits using one of these independent benefits calculator websites:

The following websites have further information about benefits and financial support if you're caring for someone:

Read about the financial support and discounts you may be able to get from us.