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Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.

• How it works

  You could get £83.30 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a…

• Eligibility

  You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for…

• Effect on other benefits

  Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits that both you and the…

• Make a claim

  Before you apply make sure you have your: National Insurance number (if…

• Report a change in circumstances

  You must report changes in your circumstances if you’re claiming or have…

• If you’re working

  You can work and get Carer’s Allowance, as long as you spend at least 35…

Contact information for Carer's Allowance Unit, telephone number and address

Report changes in circumstances if you're claiming or have applied for Carer's Allowance - if you get a job, take a break from caring for someone, stop being a carer

Use this form to claim Carer’s Allowance by post if you can’t claim online.

Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim

Help if you regularly spend time caring for someone. Includes Universal Credit.

• Updated: 9 July 2024

Includes benefits and financial support you can get, flexible working and helping someone with their benefit claim

• Updated: 9 July 2024

These easy read guides explain what Carer’s Allowance is and how you can apply for it.

• Updated: 15 June 2022

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you're State Pension age and disabled: rates, eligibility, claim form AA1, claiming due to a terminal illness.

Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.