Carers Credit

Carers Credit, the National Insurance Credit which has been available since April this year, is not being claimed by over a quarter of a million people who could claim the benefit.
Carers Credit is for working age people who are looking after one or more disabled people for 20 or more hours a week. The money is not a cash benefit – it is a credit that will help carers to protect their future State Pension entitlement when they are not working or when their earnings are low. To be eligible for the Carers Credit, the person or people being cared for must either, be receiving an appropriate disability benefit or a certificate must be supplied which has been certified by a Health or Social Care professional and confirms the level of care that is provided is required.
The figures given by Directgov this month advise that there are currently fewer than 1,000 people getting this Credit.
If you think you can claim this Credit or know someone who also may be entitled call either 0845 608 4321 (Caring for Someone Section of Directgov) or call your local carers UK branch.

Thanks to Angela Gifford of Able Community Care.

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