Young People and Benefits - Young carers

If you are aged 16+ and are caring at least 35 hours a week for a person who is ill or has disabilities, you may qualify for Carer’s Allowance and/or Universal Credit. There are certain other conditions you must fulfil, such as not being in full-time work or education, so you should check the rules of entitlement for each benefit to see if you qualify. You may also be eligible for other forms of help as well – see our Carers section.

Young Carers who live in Scotland may be able to get a Young Carers Grant, even if they can't claim Carer's Allowance.

Reviewed: April 2022