Carer's Allowance
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.
Check if you can get Carer’s Allowance
You can usually get Carer’s Allowance if all of the following apply:
you're aged 16 or over
you're not in full time education
you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for a disabled person
you don't earn more than £139 a week from employment or self-employment – after deductions such as income tax, National Insurance and half of your pension contributions
The person...