HELP FOR CARERS

In addition to the financial help for those in need of care, State benefits are also available for those individuals who provide care.

Carers Allowance is a benefit for individuals who are unable to work full time because they are caring for a severely disabled person for at least 35 hours a week. The benefit is taxable but is not dependent on National Insurance contributions.

The person for whom you are caring must be receiving Attendance Allowance at either rate, or the care component of Disability Living Allowance at the middle or highest rate.

There is no upper age limit for Carers Allowance although if you are receiving a State Pension you may not receive the allowance on top of this.

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