Carer's Allowance Support
If you spend 35 hours a week or more caring for someone who already receives a qualifying disability benefit, Carer's Allowance may be available. Check whether it may be relevant to you.
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Carer's Allowance Rate (2026/27)
£86.45
per week
£4,495.40
per year (2026/27)
A single flat weekly rate — it doesn't vary by how many hours over 35 you provide, or how many people you care for (though only one payment is made per carer, regardless of how many people you look after).
Three Ways to Get Your Benefits Sorted
Every benefit we help with can be applied for yourself, completely free, or with free help from a charity. Nobody has to pay to claim what they’re entitled to — that’s always your choice.
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Key Facts
35 Hours a Week, Non-Negotiable
There’s no reduced or partial rate below 35 hours — it’s a hard weekly minimum, not an average.
The Person You Care For Must Already Qualify
They need to already be receiving Attendance Allowance, PIP daily living, or DLA at the middle/highest care rate — Carer’s Allowance can’t come first.
A Hard Earnings Cliff-Edge, Not a Taper
£204/week (2026/27) is the limit after allowable deductions. Go a pound over and you lose the whole week’s payment, not just a portion.
Can Affect Other Household Benefits
It can reduce a Severe Disability Premium the person you care for relies on — worth checking carefully before applying, not after.
You Don’t Need to Live With Them
You can claim whether or not you live with the person you care for, and whether you’re related to them or not.
How We Work With You
Applying yourself is always free, and always an option
You can apply for Carer's Allowance directly with the DWP at no cost. If you'd rather have someone check the earnings limit, the qualifying-benefit link, and the Severe Disability Premium interaction before you apply, that's where we come in.
We check the whole household picture, not just one form
Carer's Allowance interacts with other benefits the person you care for may receive. We look at the connections before anything is submitted, so a new claim doesn't quietly cost you both money elsewhere.
You only pay if the application succeeds
There's no upfront cost. If you choose to use our paid support and the application is successful, our fee is 15% + VAT of your first year's award, as a one-off charge — with a 3-month payment plan available if that's easier.
Check If You're Eligible
Our free eligibility check takes just a couple of minutes. No obligation, no pressure — just honest advice.