Carer’s Allowance
Weekly benefit for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week.
If you spend a lot of time caring for someone, it is worth checking whether financial support is available for you too.
About this service
Carer’s Allowance is a UK government benefit designed to support individuals who dedicate a significant amount of their time—at least 35 hours a week—to caring for someone with a disability who qualifies for specific disability benefits. This financial assistance helps ease the burden of caregiving, allowing carers to focus on providing essential support to their loved ones, whether it's personal care, companionship, or help with daily tasks. The allowance can be a vital lifeline for those balancing caregiving responsibilities with other commitments, enabling them to maintain their own well-being while ensuring that their cared-for individual receives the attention and care they deserve.
How they can help you
It gives weekly financial support to unpaid carers who provide regular and substantial care.
What to expect
You can expect information on eligibility, earnings rules and how to claim.
What to bring
You may need National Insurance details, employment information and details about the person you care for.
Who it's for
Unpaid carers who care for someone at least 35 hours a week.
Eligibility
Eligibility depends on the hours you care, your earnings and the benefits received by the person you care for.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Eligibility depends on the hours you care, your earnings and the benefits received by the person you care for.
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- Available online anytime.
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Cost
Free to apply
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Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free to apply