Article: published on 23 April 2026

On Thursday 23rd April 2026, Lawyer Gary Rycroft joined Morning Live to discuss the legal definition of unpaid care and support for those who have found themselves in a caring postion.

See below for links to information and advice.

If you live in England and Wales, you can apply for carer's allowance by following the link here, external, or you can click here, external for Northern Ireland.

If you live in Scotland, click here, external for information on Carer support payments.

For information about carer's credit, click here, external.

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Click here, external for government information on unpaid carer's leave.

Carers UK provides a list of your rights in the workplace as an unpaid carer - you can see the full list here, external.

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Click here , externalfor NHS guidance on the carer's assessment.

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Carers UK, external and Carers Trust, external are dedicated charities to supporting carers.

For more general information, contact Citizens Advice, external.

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