As a carer, you may be eligible for certain benefits and entitlements, such as:
- Carer’s Allowance - if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week
- Carer’s Credit - if you care for someone for at least 20 hours a week
- Pension Credit – an income-related benefit
- Universal Credit - a monthly payment to help with your living costs
Find out about other carers and disability benefits on GOV.uk.
Other support is available from:
- Connect to Support Lincolnshire, who provide further information and support
- Carers FIRST, who provide a Carers Benefits Service
- Carers UK, who have a range of digital tools including a financial planning tool