Carer Allowance
A fortnightly supplement if you give additional daily care to someone who has a disability, serious illness, or is frail aged.
To get this you must:
- meet an income test
- care for someone whose care needs score is high enough on the adult or child assessment tools
- care for someone who'll have these needs for at least 12 months.
Read the full conditions under who can get it.
Page last updated: 9 March 2021
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