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Carers

Do you look after someone who has an illness or disability that makes daily life difficult?
It could be a physical or mental illness or disability and the person could be young or old, a friend, relative or neighbour.
If you spend at least 35 hours a week looking after them (which need not be every day), you are an informal carer and you may be able to get a Social Security benefit to help you.

Is the person you care for getting any of these benefits:

If they are, and you are an informal carer, you may be able to get help:
If you are unable to pay National Insurance contributions because you are caring for someone:
  • Check Home Responsibility Protection
If you are on a low income:

Other help:

  • Social Security Agency

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