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.

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.

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.

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

Information on who can get Carer's Allowance, how much is available and how to claim.

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

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

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

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

If you are a carer and you live in the same property as the person you care for, this explains how you might be able to get a discount on Council Tax.