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Financial support when caring for someone

Carer's Allowance (caring for someone section)

A guide to Carer’s Allowance, including who can and can’t get it, how much you could get, how it’s paid, how to claim and how it can affect any other benefits or entitlements

Carer's Credit

Carer’s Credit is a weekly Class 3 National Insurance and Earnings Factor credit for carers which can help to build a better basic or additional State Pension.

Direct payments for care and services (caring for someone section)

Details on ‘direct payments’ – the local Trust payments for people who would like to arrange and pay for their own care and support services

Community Care grants

Information on who may be eligible for a Community Care grant, how much you could get, how it is paid and how to apply

Disability Living Allowance (people with disabilities section)  

A guide to the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), including who can get it, how much you could get and how it is paid  

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