Get financial support as a carer

Carer’s Allowance 

You do not need a carer’s assessment to get Carer’s Allowance.  

You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week. 

Check if you’re eligible for Carer’s Allowance 

Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits you and the person you care for get.  

Getting financial advice can help you work out what's best for your situation. You can also visit GOV.UK to check the effect Carer's Allowance has on other benefits.  

Carer’s Credit 

If you’re not eligible for Carer’s Allowance, you may be eligible for Carer’s Credit.  

You could get Carer’s Credit if you care for someone for at least 20 hours a week.  

Other financial support 

You may be eligible for: 

• a carers council tax discount 
• support to help with the cost of living - including benefits, housing, energy bills, food and travel costs, health costs and childcare costs 

The person you care for may also be entitled to disability benefits that can help pay for the extra costs of a long-term illness or disability.  

They may be entitled to:  

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - for disabled people under 16 
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - for people over 16 and under State Pension Age 
• Attendance Allowance - for people who are State Pension Age