What is Carer’s Allowance?

Carer’s Allowance (CA) is a benefit that you can claim if you are a full-time carer. You can get £76.75 a week.

You can claim CA if you are in work, but you must not earn more than £139 a week after tax, national insurance and any other deductions. CA is not affected by any savings you have.

You qualify for CA if you:

• Spend more than 35 hours a week caring for someone, 

• Are 16 or over,

• Are not in full-time education,

• Live in the UK and are not subject to immigration control,

• Earn less than £139 per week (after tax, National insurance and half of any pension contributions), and
• Care for someone who gets:
  • Disability Living Allowance (middle or high rate care),
  • Personal Independence Payment (standard or enhanced daily living component),
  • Attendance Allowance, or
  • Constant Attendance Allowance.

CA can be backdated for up to 3 months as long as you met the criteria during that time.