Carer’s Allowance Explained

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About Course

If you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week, you may be able to get Carer’s Allowance. This course explains who qualifies, the earnings limit, how it affects other benefits for you and the person you care for, National Insurance credits, and your rights at work as a carer.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general information from published GOV.UK guidance, not benefits advice. Get a full benefits check before claiming.

What Will You Learn?

  • Check the eligibility rules, including the 35-hour test and earnings limit Understand how Carer's Allowance affects other benefits Know about National Insurance credits and the State Pension Know your workplace rights, including unpaid carer's leave

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What Carer’s Allowance is and who can get it
  • Working, studying and the earnings limit
  • Effects on other benefits, NI credits and pensions
  • Claiming and your rights as a working carer

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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