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Tuesday, 2 October 2023

Caring for someone

Caring for someone

Carer's Allowance

Carer's Allowance (money, tax and benefits section)

An introduction to the main social security benefit for carers, including current rates

Carer's Allowance - eligibility (money, tax and benefits section)

There are a number of conditions you have to meet to claim Carers's Allowance

Carer's Allowance - how to claim (money, tax and benefits section)

You can claim Carer's Allowance online or fill in a paper claim form

Carer's Allowance - changes in circumstances (money, tax and benefits section)

You must tell the Disability and Carers Service about a change of your circumstances or those of the person you care for

Carer's Allowance - effect on other benefits and entitlements (money, tax and benefits section)

Claiming Carer's Allowance may affect any other benefits you, or the person you care for, are receiving

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Disability and Carers Service leaflet

Download an information leaflet about the Disability and Carers Service in PDF format

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