Carer Allowance - Medical Report for a child under 16 years form (SA426)

Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Allowance.

Download and complete the Carer Allowance - Medical Report for a child under 16 years form.

A health professional currently treating the child must complete this form.

If you are claiming both Carer Payment and Carer Allowance, use the Carer Payment and Carer Allowance - Medical Report for a child under 16 years form instead.

A medical report itself is not a claim for Carer Payment or Carer Allowance.

In some circumstances, we may use information you’ve already given us. This means you may not need to provide a new medical report.

The easiest way to claim Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or both is online. Read more about claiming Carer Payment or Carer Allowance.

Page last updated: 3 December 2022.
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