Unpaid Carer’s

What can you claim as an unpaid carer?

There are estimated to be nearly 6 million unpaid carers in the UK looking after a family member or friend. Having someone dependent on you can be draining for your health and wellbeing not to mention your finances. Some people have to give up work entirely to care for someone. While others have to go part-time. This is why it is important to find out what benefits are available for carers.

Recognising that you are a carer is important.

As there may be support and benefits out there that you can access and you will find you have rights as a carer.

What is Carer’s Credit?

If you are receiving Carer’s Allowance you will be automatically eligible for Carer’s Credit.

Carer’s Credit is a carers’ benefit which gives National Insurance credits which count towards your National Insurance contributions.

https://www.homecare.co.uk/advice/carers-rights-and-benefits