Carers and State Pension (Contributory)
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Carers who took time out of work to provide care on a full-time basis may be entitled to apply for Pension Caring Supports to help qualify for a State Pension (Contributory) depending on the circumstances of the care.
If you took time out of work to provide full-time care for your children while they were under 12, you may be entitled to apply for the Homemaker’s Scheme or HomeCaring Periods to fill the gap in your contribution record when applying for your pension.
Please submit your Pension Caring Supports application to be assessed.
If you provided full-time care to someone who was ill or disabled, you may be entitled to apply for the Homemaker’s Scheme or HomeCaring Periods or for Long-Term Carers Contribution Periods to fill the gap in your contribution record when applying for your pension.
Please submit your Pension Caring Supports application and you will be assessed.