Don't know if this is a new thing and some of you may know about it already but thought I'd post for those who don't.
On recent documentation from DWP is the following:
On recent documentation from DWP is the following:
If someone is providing care for you they may be entitled to Carer's Credit. This is a NI credit for those under State Pension age who provide care to one or more disabled people for a total of 20 hours or more per week. Carer's Credit may help the person providing care to build up entitlement to a better basic or additional State Pension. If you want more details go to www.gov.uk or 0800 882200