Article: published on 13 February 2026

On Friday 13 February, Laura Pomfret called in to discuss the Specified Adult Childcare National Insurance credit.

She also advised how to check your National Insurance record and ways to fill gaps in it to get you closer to a full state pension.

You can check your National Insurance record online here, external.

If eligible, you can apply for the Specified Adult Childcare credit here, external.