Grandparent's could claim NI credits

Many grandparents provide a valuable service by caring for their grandchildren during the six weeks of summer holiday.

You do it for love and to help your family, but did you know , you may be able to claim valuable National Insurance credits that will help you build to a full state pension?

Sir Steve Webb, former pensions minister and now director of policy at the insurer Royal London, said: "[Eligible grandparents] can get an extra £231 per year, or say £4,600 or so over a 20-year retirement–so it's worth having. The trouble is, hardly anyone is claiming"

But it isn't just Grandparents who may be eligible, "Specified Adult Childcare" credits covers anyone looking after a child (under 12) that's related to them.

If you are eligible the credits can be backdated to 2011.

You can find out more information here and apply online here : https://bit.ly/2iRSjJC