Income Top Up - Universal Credit or Pension Credit
Who is it for
All carers, depending on your income and savings.
You may be entitled to income-related benefits depending on the amount of your income and savings. This might be Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or help with housing costs and council tax.
Find out more about Universal Credit
Find out more about Pension Credit
You can check your entitlement using online benefit calculators:
Find out what to do if you've been refused a benefit, visit: If you have been refused a benefit
Housing Benefit
For more information about Housing Benefit, visit: A guide to Housing Benefit
Council Tax
A full Council Tax bill is based on at least two adults living in a home. Spouses and partners who live together are jointly responsible for paying the bill. Some people are not counted (‘disregarded’) when working out how many people live in a property. This means you might be able to apply for a discount on your Council Tax bill if you are a carer. You do not have to be in receipt of a Carer's Allowance to claim a discount.
To find out more information on Council tax discounts for people providing care, visit: Council Tax discount applications
If you're struggling to pay your Council Tax, visit: Get help to pay your Council Tax