Carers and State Pension (Contributory)
- Published on: 1 September 2023
- Last updated on: 24 October 2024
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.
Please note
Terms and conditions will apply.
Care of your children
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.
Care of a person who is ill or disabled
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.
Contact
Pension Caring Supports
- Address:
- Department of Social Protection, McCarter’s Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 CH79
- Telephone:
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01 471 5898;
0818 690 690
- Summary:
- If you are calling from outside of Ireland please call +353 1 471 5898
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