Carer's Allowance offers a weekly sum of £83.30 to individuals providing at least 35 hours of unpaid care per week to someone who is in receipt of certain benefits. There are no age restrictions for claiming or receiving this Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit, but those aiming to claim state pension alongside it may encounter an unforeseen issue.

You can't claim the full amount of state pension and Carer's Allowance simultaneously. You might be able to retain some of your Carer's Allowance payments, but this will hinge on your state pension amount.

Your state pension amount is calculated based on your National Insurance record; you'll require 25 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions or credits to claim the full £230.25 a week from the new state pension.

If

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