Parents & families

What is Carer’s Allowance?

Carer’s Allowance is a benefit paid to people who provide care for others in their own home.

If you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for a disabled child or adult who receives certain benefits including the middle or higher rate for personal care of Disability Living Allowance, or the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (either rate), you can apply for Carer’s Allowance. You must be over 16 and not in full time education. The allowance is taxable and you need to earn below a certain level of income.

Look here to find out more details:

www.nhs.uk

www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk

www.citizensadvice.org.uk