Carer's Allowance

Carer’s Allowance is the main benefit for carers. If you are looking after someone for 35 hours a week or more, you may be eligible. The carer does not have to be related to, or live with, the person they care for. https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

A carer can claim Carer’s Allowance if they meet certain criteria, to find out more visit https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/eligibility for full eligibility and how to calculate your earnings.

Carers allowance can affect other benefits, to find out more use the following link https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/effect-on-other-benefits

To make a claim for carers allowance go to https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/how-to-claim

General enquiries
Telephone: 0800 731 0297
Textphone: 0800 731 0317
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 0297
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Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm

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Telephone
0800 731 0297 0800 731 0297 0800 731 0317 ~ text 0800 731 0317 ~ text
Website
Carers UK ~ Factsheet for Carer's Allowance
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Closed on public holidays.

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This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.

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