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Carer's Allowance - Carer's UK

Advice and information about Carer's Allowance: the main benefit for carers.<br>Get In Touch With Us: www.dnsassociates.co.uk/blog/carers-allowance-information-how-to-claim

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Carer's Allowance - Carer's UK

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  1. Carer’s Allowance

  2. What Is Carer’s Allowance Carer's allowance when you're looking after someone who has disability or health condition you may be able to claim allowance. Carer's Allowance is a payment made by the department of social and family affairs for carer’s who are looking for someone who's is need of support because of age, physical or illness or mental illness. It is means tested payment and mainly paid to carer’s on low incomes who need full-time care and attention. If you want you are at the right place.

  3. Who Is It For • Be caring for a person who is receiving a qualifying benefit. • You're 16 or over • You spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone • You have been in England, Scotland or Wales for less than two of the last three years • You normally live in England, Scotland or Wales, or you live abroad as a member of the armed forces • You're not in full-time education or studying for more than 21 hours a week • You earn less than £110 a week (after taxes, care costs while you're at work and 50% of what you pay into your pension)

  4. How to claim Carer’s Allowance • The claim form has to be signed by the person you’re looking after. If they are unable to sign because of their illness or disability, someone else can sign the form on their behalf. This could be: • A parent or guardian. • The person's attorney. • An appointee (a friend, relative or representative who is authorized by the DWP or SSA to deal with someone else's benefits). • A judicial factor (someone appointed to manage or administer property). • A deputy (usually a close relative or friend of the person who needs help making decisions - they are appointed by the court)

  5. Carer’s Allowance and other benefits. • Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment. • Carer’s Allowance and Income Support. • Carer’s Allowance and Universal Credit.

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