Carer's allowance
11. Useful contacts
Acas
Can provide information on the Work and Families Act 2006, including the right to request flexible working.
Age Concern Books
Unit 6, Industrial Estate
Brecon
Powys LD3 8LA
Tel: 0870 4422 120
Age Concern England
Freepost (SWB 30375)
Ashburton
Devon TQ13 722
Information line: 0800 00 99 66
Age Concern Scotland
Causewayside House
160 Causewayside
Edinburgh EH9 1PR
Tel: 0845 125 9732
Helpline: 0845 125 9732
Age Concern Cymru
13-14 Neptune Court
Vanguard Way
Cardiff CF24 5PJ
Tel: 029 2043 1555
Age Concern Northern Ireland
3 Lower Crescent
Belfast BT7 1NR
Tel: 028 9024 5729
Carers UK
20-25 Glasshouse Yard
London EC1A 4JT
Tel: 020 7490 8818
Helpline: 0808 808 77 77
Provides an information and advice service for carers.

Citizens Advice Bureau (see your local phone book) Offers advice and information on a wide range of topics including welfare benefits, housing, legal matters, and local services.
Counsel and Care
Twyman House
16 Bonny Street
London NW1 9PG
Tel: 020 7241 8555
Advice line: 0845 300 7585
Provides information and advice to older people and their carers.
Crossroads offers practical help and assistance to carers.
Crossroads Caring for Carers England and Wales
10 Regent Place
Rugby
Warwickshire CV21 2PN
Tel: 0845 450 0350
Crossroads Caring for Carers Scotland
24 George Square
Glasgow G2 1EG
Tel: 0141 226 3793
Crossroads Caring for Carers Northern Ireland
7 Regent Street
Newtownards
County Down BT23 4AB
Tel: 028 9181 4455
Directgov
A portal to public services.
HM Revenue and Customs - National Insurance Contributions
Can provide you with the Home Responsibilities Protection form.