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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.
A benefit you can get if you spend at least 35 hours a week looking after someone who gets certain disability benefits. Who can get it, how to claim and how much you will get.
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.
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.
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 and how to claim.
