You may be eligible to claim carers allowance if the person you care for already gets one of these benefits:

• Personal Independence Payment - daily living component
• Disability Living Allowance - the middle or highest care rate
• Attendance Allowance
• Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
• Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension
• Armed Forces Independence Payment

All of the following must apply:

• you’re 16 or over
• you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone
• you’ve been in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years (this does not apply if you’re a refugee or have humanitarian protection status)
• you’re not in full-time education
• you’re not studying for 21 hours a week or more
• you’re not subject to immigration control
• your earnings are £123 or less a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses

If your earnings are sometimes more than £123 a week you might still be eligible for Carer’s Allowance. Your average earnings may be calculated to work out if you’re eligible. 

For further information click on the Carers UK Carers Allowance of the Contact Us buttons below.