Caring for someone for 35 hours a week or more? You may be entitled to Carer’s Allowance. Unfortunately, not all carers can claim Carer’s Allowance, so you will need to check the eligibility criteria. Watch our animation to learn more and visit: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/guides-and-tools/ | Carers UK

Carer's Allowance is money for people who spend at least 35 hours a week providing regular care to someone who has a disability. It is paid at £64.60 a week. #carersweek You don’t have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for to get Carer’s Allowance. You can qualify for Carer’s Allowance whether you are in or out of work, but you must not earn more than £120 a week. Carer’s Allowance does not depend on national insurance contributions and is not means-tested – in other words not

“In the past, through no fault of their own, some carers built up debts and ended up being fined. It’s been going on for years but now we are putting it right. We're reassessing affected cases. Where mistakes were made, we'll cancel debts and refund money.” - Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden Read about the improvements we are making to Carer's Allowance: https://ow.ly/wxiT50Xxoux | Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

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