Benefits for carers

You might not think of yourself as a carer. But you probably are if you're looking after someone regularly, including your spouse or a family member, because they're ill or disabled.

As a carer, you may be entitled to one or more state benefits to help you with the costs.

View the latest benefits and financial support if you're caring for someone on the GOV.UK website.

Get help and advice

Get expert benefits advice, plus help filling out claim forms, from:

• Carers UK helpline on 0808 808 7777
• Age UK on 0800 678 1602
• Citizens Advice on 0800 144 8848
• Gingerbread (for single parents) on 0808 802 0925
• Family Rights Group on 0808 801 0366

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