Financial Advice for carers

You could receive support with housing costs for you, or the person you care for.

This could include:

• extra help from energy suppliers
• help with mortgage payments
• council tax support

You can find out more information on the Caring Together website.

You can find information on money and benefits for carers on the GOV.UK website. 

This includes benefits calculators and carer's credit.

You could get Carer’s Credit if you’re caring for someone for at least 20 hours a week. Carer’s Credit is a National Insurance credit that helps with gaps in your National Insurance record.

Caring Together has information on money and benefits.

Which? has information about the benefits, support and rights you have as a carer as well as guidance on caring issues, needs assessment and respite care.

The Money Advice Service has information for carers.

The government have produced a guide on making financial decisions for young people aged 14 – 25 for parents and carers.