Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carers Credit?
Carers Credit is a way of protecting your National Insurance contributions if you cannot work because of your caring responsibilities, but are not eligible for Carers Allowance. It is important to protect your National Insurance contributions to make sure you get a full state pension when the time comes.
Full details of Carers Credit, including how to apply, can be found on the government website here.
The information below is taken from our own Guide for Carers, which can be downloaded here.
