As a carer, you are entitled to financial support such as carers' allowance, tax credits and other financial support.
Benefits and financial support
The latest information on financial support that may be available to you as a carer is available on the GOV.UK website:
Caring for someone - GOV.UK (opens in new tab)
The following benefits are also available to carers:
- Attendance Allowance (opens in new tab)
- Carers Allowance (opens in new tab)
- Council Tax Discount and Exemptions (opens in new tab)
You can also find useful information about financial support by visiting the Cost of Living Support section on this website: Cost of Living Support
Your rights
You can find information about your rights as a carer on the Carers Wales website. You will find information about your rights if you are working and caring for someone, what you can expect when a person comes home from the hospital and much more:
Carers Wales (carersuk.org) (opens in new tab)
Paying for care / Direct Payments
If the person you are caring for is eligible for Community Care services, the Direct Payments scheme may be able to help you be more independent.
Direct Payments (opens in new tab)
Unpaid Carers ID Card
- An emergency card to let people know that you are a carer.
- Recognition of your role as a carer, which can give you discounts at some local businesses and venues.