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 £69.70 a week.

You can claim CA if you are in work, but you must not earn more than £132 a week. 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 £132 per week (after tax, National insurance and half of any pension contributions), and

Care for someone who gets:

o   Disability Living Allowance (middle or high rate care),

o   Personal Independence Payment (standard or enhanced daily living component),

o   Attendance Allowance, or

o   Constant Attendance Allowance 

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