Carer's Allowance is a payment a person may be able to get if they provide 35 hours per week of care for someone who gets certain benefits. The full list of benefits can be found under the eligibility section on the Government website, and it includes Attendance Allowance or the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Another consideration to be aware of is that Carer's Allowance can affect the other benefits both the caregiver and the recipient of the care get.

Carer's Allowance is taxable, so if a person's income is over the Personal Allowance, they will have to pay tax on it.

The money is paid either weekly in advance or every four weeks, and it's down to the claimant as to which one they choose.

It will be paid into an account, such as a bank account.

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In addition to the money, it may be there are other forms of support available.

For each week a person gets Carer's Allowance, they will automatically get National Insurance credits, which can count towards the state pension.

Furthermore, a person may be able to apply for other forms of financial support, such as grants and buries and a Council Tax Reduction.

There are two ways to apply for Carer's Allowance: online and post.

It is possible to backdate a claim by up to three months.

How much is Carer's Allowance?

The rate is currently £67.60 per week.

This works out at £270.40 per four weeks.