Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care to disabled people. Carer’s Allowance is a taxable benefit and forms part of your taxable income.
You can usually get Carer’s Allowance if all of the following apply:
The person you’re caring for must get one of the following benefits, called ‘qualifying benefits’:
You usually have to be in Great Britain when you claim. There are some exceptions, for example, for members and family members of the Armed Forces.
You might be able to get Carer’s Allowance if you and the person you are caring for move to the EU, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein, or if you’re already living in one of these countries.
You cannot get the full amount of both Carer’s Allowance and your State Pension at the same time.
If your pension is £69.70 a week or more, you will not get a Carer’s Allowance payment.
If your pension is less than £69.70 a week, you’ll get a Carer’s Allowance payment to make up the difference.
To make a claim for Carer’s Allowance you can:
You can’t make a claim by phone.
If you need help making your claim, contact the Carer’s Allowance Unit.
Carer’s Allowance Unit
Telephone: 0800 731 0297
Textphone: 0800 731 0317
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Page last reviewed in October 2025
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