How do I claim Carer's Allowance?
If you are waiting to hear if the person you care for is getting a qualifying disability benefit, you should still make a claim.
England, Scotland and Wales
Online Claim
Claim online at the Gov.UK website
Paper Claim
Download a claim form from the Gov.UK website
Northern Ireland
Online claim
Claim online at the NIDirect website
Paper Claim
Phone the Disability and Carers Service for a claim form:
Telephone: 0800 587 0912
Textphone: 0800 012 1574
or download a form from the NIDirect website
What documents will I need to claim Carer’s Allowance?
You must send the following documents to support your claim:
If you do not have this evidence, you should not delay claiming.
When will my Carer’s Allowance claim begin?
A Carer’s Allowance claim will begin from the date the claim form is received by the benefit office or submitted online.
A Carer’s Allowance claim can be backdated for up to three months before this date if you would have been entitled to it earlier. It does not matter why your claim is late. Request this when claiming.
Change of circumstances
You must report changes in your circumstances which might affect your entitlement to this benefit.
Updated: December 2021