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Carers Allowance
What is it?
Carers Allowance is a benefit that is paid to people who look after someone who either has a disability or who is in poor health. The Carers Allowance is not means tested, so your individual circumstances should not affect the amount that you can receive, providing that you are eligible.
In order to apply, you must be:
- Aged 16 years or older.
- Not in full time education.
- Spending at least 35 hours a week caring for the person who is disabled or ill (please note that this time is an actual figure, and not an average. The hours must be devoted to caring for the one person).
The person that you care for must also be claiming one of the following benefits:
Either the higher or middle rates of the Disability Living Allowance care component, or Attendance Allowance.
If you are for more than one person, you cannot claim extra benefit.
How much will I get?
If you do make a claim, the amounts that you could receive are:
£46.95 a week as the claimant
£28.05 a week for an adult dependant
If you are earning an extra income alongside caring for someone, then you can only claim providing your income does not exceed £84.00 a week.
How do I apply?
You can apply for the Carers Allowance by completing form DS700.
Where do I apply?
You can get the relevant application form by popping in to your nearest Jobcentre plus office.
Alternatively, you can obtain the form DS700 from the Department of Work and Pensions website by logging on to www.dwp.gov.uk, or by clicking your mouse on the link below.
Click here to download the form.
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Last updated & checked:
10/04/2006