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Financial Advice for carers

Join us at our Carers Week event on 10 June 2026

We are holding a Carers Event on 10 June 2026 where adult carers in Peterborough can come along and receive information and advice from services, plus take part in a wellbeing session.

Carers Allowance

If you are 16 or over and spend at least 35 hours a week looking after someone with substantial caring needs, you may be entitled to a carers allowance.

Further information can be found on the GOV.uk page carers allowance.

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.

Last updated: 30 April 2026
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