Benefits and grants for disabled people

This guide gives information about benefits and grants that you may be able to apply for to help with your costs of living.

Carers’ allowance

You could receive the Carers’ Allowance if you are aged over 16 and spend more than 35 hours a week caring for someone who gets 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

However, if you are in full-time education or earn over a certain amount, you won’t be able to get this allowance.

You can find more information about whether you qualify for Carers’ Allowance and how to claim it here.

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