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Carers allowance

The Carers' Allowance is a benefit paid to full time carers over 16 years of age, who spend more than 35 a week caring for someone who receives any of the following benefits:

• Attendance Allowance
• Disability Living Allowance (Middle or higher rate care)
• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Constant Attendance Allowance
• War Pensions Constant Attendance Allowance

If you are in full time education or earn over a certain amount, you are not eligible to receive the benefit.

You can find out detailed information about how to claim the allowance and who qualifies by visiting the Department for Work and Pensions website.

The Directgov website also has comprehensive information about Carers’ Allowance and other financial support for carers.