Rotherham’s records show different routes for Carer’s Allowance and Carers Credit, and the eligibility is not exactly the same. In short: Carer’s Allowance is for people caring 35 hours a week or more, while Carers Credit is for people caring 20 hours a week or more.
| Support | Who it may be for | Main eligibility points in Rotherham’s records |
|---|---|---|
| Carer’s Allowance | Unpaid carers | You must not be in full-time education and must regularly care for someone for at least 35 hours per week. You also cannot receive it if your state pension (or other work replacement benefits) is higher than the weekly amount of Carers Allowance. |
| Carers Credit | Unpaid carers | You must be caring for someone for at least 20 hours a week. It can help if you are not entitled to Carers Allowance by protecting your National Insurance record and state pension contributions. |
If you care for 35 hours or more a week, you may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance. If you care for 20 hours or more a week but don’t qualify for Carer’s Allowance, Carers Credit may be the better fit.