Carers Allowance

Carer’s Allowance

To claim Carer’s Allowance, you must 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. You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for and the type of care you provide meets certain criteria. The person you care for must already get one of these benefits:

• Personal Independence Payment- daily living component

• Disability Living Allowance- the middle or highest care rate

• Attendance Allowance

• Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

• Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension

• Armed Forces Independence Payment

• Child Disability Payment- the middle or highest care rate

• Adult Disability Payment- daily living component at the standard or enhanced rate

All of the following must apply to you:

• You’re 16 or over

• You spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone

• You’ve been in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years (This does not apply if you’re a refugee or have humanitarian protection status)

• You normally live in England, Scotland or Wales, or you live abroad as a member of the armed forces (you might still be eligible if you’re moving to or already living in an EEA country or Switzerland)

• You’re not in full-time education

• You’re not studying for 21 hours a week or more

• You’re not subject to immigration control

• Your earnings are £196 or less a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses (from April 2025)

Rates

£83.30 per week (from April 2025)

To find out more http://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance   or

Telephone: 0800 731 0297

Textphone: 0800 731 0317