Carer's Credit

Carer’s Credit has been introduced from 6 April 2010. It is a National Insurance credit which helps carers build up qualifying years for the basic State Pension and additional State Pension.

To qualify for Carer’s Credit you must care for one or more disabled people for a total of 20 hours or more per week. Each person you care for must receive:

• Disability Living Allowance care component at the middle or highest rate; or

• Attendance Allowance at any rate; or

• Constant Attendance Allowance at any rate

Find out more about Carer's Credit including who is eligible and who to contact by downloading the application pack below.

You do not need to apply for Carer’s Credit if you receive Child Benefit for a child under age 12 or get Carer’s Allowance as you will already get National Insurance credits.

Where a person being cared for does not receive an appropriate qualifying benefit, Carer’s Credit can still be awarded if you supply a Care Certificate. This will need to be signed by a health or social care professional (HSCP).

For full details and to download a Carer's Credit application pack, please go to: www.direct.gov.u/k/en/CaringForSomeone/MoneyMatters/DG_10038111

If you have any questions about Carer’s Credit, contact the Carer’s Allowance Unit:

Telephone: 0845 608 4321
Textphone: 0845 604 5312

You can read an article about Carer's Credit on the Carer's UK website.