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Carer's Allowance Unit

The Carer's Allowance Unit provides information regarding Carer's Allowance, the main state benefit for carers, including eligibility and how to make a claim.

Carer's Allowance Unit

  • Contact point
    Carer's Allowance Unit
  • Address
    Palatine House
    Lancaster Road
    Preston
    Lancashire
    PR1 1HB
  • Phone number
    0845 608 4321
  • Text phone
    0845 604 5312
  • Fax
    01772 899 354
  • Email address
    cau.customer-services@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
  • Opening Hours
    Monday to Thursday 8.30 am and 5.00 pm, Friday 8.30 am and 4.30 pm (phone)

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