Carer's Allowance is a taxable benefit to help people who look after someone who is disabled. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person that you care for.

Who can get Carer's Allowance?

You may be able to get Carer's Allowance if you are aged 16 or over and spend at least 35 hours a week caring for a person who gets either:

•     Attendance Allowance
•     Disability Living Allowance at the middle or highest rate for care
•     Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
•     Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension

How much do you get?

The weekly rate is £53.90. This is reduced by the amount of certain other benefits, including State Pension, that you receive. If you receive certain other benefits at £53.90 or more a week, Carer's Allowance cannot be paid to you as well. You may have to pay tax on the amount you receive.

How to claim

You can ask for a claim form over the telephone, by contacting the Carer's Allowance Unit or your local Jobcentre Plus office. You can also claim online.  More information here

source: www.direct.gov.uk