What is Carer's Allowance?

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What is Carer's Allowance?

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Carer’s Allowance is money for people who care for someone.

A woman pushing someone in a wheelchair has a wage packet next to her with a red cross through it

Carer’s Allowance is for people who do not get paid to care for the person.

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If you care for someone, you might help them to:

  • wash, dress or eat
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  • shop, cook or clean
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  • manage money, make phone calls or go out.
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Could you get Carer's Allowance?

You may get Carer’s Allowance if you spend 35 hours or more each week caring for someone. 

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There are other rules about who can get Carer's Allowance.

You can find the list about who can get Carer's Allowance on the government website.

Personal Independence Payment

To get Carer's Allowance the person you care for must get one disability benefit

You can find which benefits count on the government website 

A man is worried thinking his benefits may stop

If you get Carer’s Allowance it might change some of your other benefits.
 

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or some of the benefits of the person you care for. 

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If you need help with Carer's Allowance contact the Learning Disability Helpline or phone 0808 808 1111.

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This Easy Read was first published 19/10/2023

Last updated: 24/04/2025

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