Carer's Allowance

Carer’s Allowance is for people who are looking after a sick or disabled person. You can claim Carer’s Allowance whether or not you have savings.

You can claim if

• you get the middle or highest rate care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for your child and
• you care for them for at least 35 hours a week and
• you are not in full-time education and
• your earnings from any work are no more that £84 a week (after deductions for specific expenses).

For further information and claim forms contact the Benefits Enquiry Line on Telephone: 0800 88 22 00

or you can claim Carer’s Allowance online via the Direct Gov website