Carer's Allowance

What is Carer's Allowance?

You could get £83.30 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.

You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for.

You do not get paid extra if you care for more than one person.

 

If someone else also cares for the same person as you, only one of you can claim Carer’s Allowance.

For additional assistance you can also visit Carers UK or Carers Trust.

What else you can get?

For each week you get Carer’s Allowance you’ll automatically get National Insurance credits.

You may also be able to apply for:

• support from your local council
• a Council Tax Reduction
• Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or out of work
• Pension Credit if you’re over working age
• grants and bursaries to help pay for courses and training
• Income Support (if you get the severe disability premium and you’re on a low income)
• income-based Employment and Support Allowance (if you get the severe disability premium and you cannot work)
• If you live in Scotland and get Carer’s Allowance, you may also get Carer’s Allowance Supplement.