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‘I'm a carer: what can I claim?’
> ‘What are my options if I am not entitled to Carer’s Allowance?’
>> ‘I am single and in paid work (and I'm too young to get Pension Credit)’
Remember that if you are not getting Carer’s Allowance the advice on this page is only any use to you if one of the following applies to you:

Let’s look at each of the possible benefits…

Income Support


Housing Benefit


icon-warning1.jpgIf you were getting Housing Benefit before for some other reason (for example, getting Jobseeker's Allowance, or working and being on low income) you should tell the local authority (council) that your circumstances have changed, otherwise you will be getting Housing Benefit for the wrong reason, and may end up being asked to pay back an overpayment


Council Tax Support


icon-warning1.jpg If you were getting Council Tax Support before for some other reason (for example, getting Jobseeker's Allowance, or working and being on low income) you should tell the local authority (council) that your circumstances have changed, otherwise you will be getting Council Tax Support for the wrong reason, and may end up being asked to pay back an overpayment


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