Before you start your claim for Carer's Allowance, make sure you have everything to hand. These are the main requirements and the step-by-step guide to claiming through the official channel.
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Read the requirements and steps below first, so you can make your claim on the official page in one go.
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📋 Requirements
- Age: You must be 16 or over.
- Hours of care: You must spend at least 35 hours a week caring.
- Qualifying benefit: The person you care for must get a qualifying disability benefit.
- Not in full-time education: You cannot be studying 21 hours a week or more.
- Residency: You must normally live in England, Scotland or Wales and meet the residence conditions.
🚀 How to claim, step by step
- Check eligibility and the earnings limit on GOV.UK
- Gather details of the person you care for, including their National Insurance number
- Complete the online claim
- Wait for the decision and report any change in your earnings or caring
Carer's Allowance can affect the benefits of the person you care for; eligibility is decided by DWP.
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