Carer's Allowance

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Carer's Allowance is a means tested benefit for anyone: that spends at least 35 hours a week looking after someone with an illness or disability but is not paid to do so, and whose child gets Disability Living Allowance for personal care at the middle or high rate, and that is earning less than £100 per week after expenses such as income tax and national insurance contributions have been taken into account.

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  • Carers Allowance is taxed. It is counted as income if you claim other means tested benefits.
  • If someone else cares for your child (perhaps because you work) but they are not paid to care for your child, they can claim the benefit instead.
  • Carers Allowance is deducted from your Income Support, claiming it protects your pension and makes you eligible for a Carer's Premium, so the amount you get in Income Support will increase.
  • Contact the Benefits Advice Service for further support and information. It's on the Local Offer!
  • For more information please check GOV.UK website as this is subject to change.

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