More money and support for carers

To find out what benefits you can get, use these benefit calculators.

If you're awarded Carer Support Payment, it may help you get more money from other benefits.

Universal  Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions will reduce your Universal Credit by the same amount as you get from Carer Support Payment. But you might be eligible for the carer's element of Universal Credit. This would give you more money overall.

Pension Credit

If you care for another adult, you might be able to get an extra amount on top of your Pension Credit.

Council Tax reduction

You might be able to get a reduction on your Council Tax bill.

What else you can get

Being awarded Carer Support Payment may also help you get:

• National Insurance credits – learn more at GOV.UK
• Tax Free Childcare
• Christmas Bonus – learn more at GOV.UK

You do not need to apply for any of these.

Social Security Scotland will also automatically award you Scottish Carer Supplement if you get Carer Support Payment.

If you provide care for 20 hours or more a week, you can apply for Carer's Credit at GOV.UK.

If you care for more than one person, you might also be able to get Carer Additional Person Payment.

Other support for carers

Whether or not you get Carer Support Payment, there's other help and support you may be able to get. This includes:

• support from your local carer centre
• a plan that outlines your needs and any other support you may be able to get (called an Adult Carer Support Plan or Young Carer Statement)
• other benefits and financial support
• short breaks
• wellbeing support
• support if you work or study while caring
• support when your caring role ends

Find out how to get more help if you're a carer.