How to apply
The registration period for the £500 payment to unpaid carers will reopen on 15th August.
Unpaid carers who were receiving Carer’s Allowance on 31 March 2022 have one last chance to make a claim if they have not done so already. There is no change to the eligibility criteria.
If you are eligible for the payment you can register on this page when applications are open. You must register before 5pm on 2 September 2022 to receive the payment.
Apply for the Unpaid Carers Financial Support Payment
Please note: You should register with the Council where you live, not the Council where the person you care for lives (if it is different).
If you need help applying for the Unpaid Carers Financial Support Payment please contact: