Carer's Allowance is a welfare benefit to help carer's. 

 

You may still be able to claim it, even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer. You don't have to be related to or live with the person you care for to claim Carer's Allowance. 

 

It's extra money each week for you to use as you want or need to. You'll also get National Insurance credits each week towards your pension if you're under pension age.

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Carer’s Allowance is worth £81.80 per week and paid every four weeks. 

 

If you think you won’t be eligible to claim Carer’s Allowance because you have some savings, don’t worry. Your savings and your National Insurance record won’t make a difference to your claim.