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Benefits if you're a carer or have a disability

If you care for someone, you or the person you care for may be able to claim some benefits, allowances or tax reductions.

For help for carers and information and guidance on Carer’s Allowance, carer’s credit, Universal Credit and Pension Credit, go to Benefits and financial support if you're caring for someone – GOV.UK.

Carer’s Allowance is the main benefit for carers and you may be eligible if you're looking after someone for 35 hours a week or more.

Find out more about Carer’s Allowance – GOV.UK

Additional support for carers in Luton

Find out about getting a carer's assessment, carer's breaks, help for young carers on our being a carer page.

Carers Central is a hub that enables adult carers to have the information, advice and support they need to have a life of their own, alongside their caring roles.

Supporting unpaid carers in Luton – Carer Central

You can get help and advice on a range of welfare rights issues from your local Citizen's Advice Bureau, the Luton Law Centre and Luton Rights.

Benefits and financial support if you're disabled or have a health condition

There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including:

  • benefits
  • tax credits
  • payments, grants
  • concessions

Find out more by reading financial help if you're disabled – GOV.UK