Financial support for carers
Carer’s allowance
Carer's Allowance is a taxable benefit for people aged 16 or over who spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone. The person you care for must receive Disability Living Allowance at the middle or highest rate of the care component, or Attendance Allowance.
For more information, and to apply for a carer's allowance visit Carer's Allowance: How it works - GOV.UK.
Council tax discount
Council Tax Reduction: You could get a discount on your council tax bill if you care for someone who:
- Receives the higher or middle rate of the Care Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance
- Is cared for by you for at least 35 hours a week
- Is not your spouse or partner
- Is over 18
- Lives with you
Other benefits
If you care for someone, you may be eligible for additional benefits and financial support:
- Attendance Allowance: For people over 65 who need help with personal care due to health problems.
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP): For people who became disabled before the age of 65.
Other means-tested benefits include:
If you are entitled to Carer's Allowance, you may also receive a carer's premium added to these benefits. This includes people who qualify for Carer's Allowance but do not receive it due to the overlapping benefit rule.
For more information, please visit our welfare and benefits pages.