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What is Carer’s Allowance?
Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit for carers. Find out how to claim Carer’s Allowance if you care for someone with a mental health condition.
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How is Carer’s Allowance affected by other benefits?
Other benefits can affect your mental health Carer’s Allowance. Find out how to claim Carer’s Allowance if you already claim other benefits.
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Can I take a break if I am a mental health carer?
You can continue to claim your Carer’s Allowance benefit when taking a break from caring for someone with a mental health condition. Find out how.
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What is the Carer Premium?
The Carer Premium can also be called the Carer Addition or Carer Element. Find out if you can claim it as a mental health carer.
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What are Carer’s Credits?
Carer’s Credits count towards your National Insurance record so you can qualify for a State Pension while you're not making any contributions as a mental health carer.
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Council tax discounts as a mental health carer
Council tax discounts are available for certain types of carers, including mental health carers. Find out more and how to apply here.
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Support for young carers
If you are a young carer or young adult carer, support is available to help you.