Carers

A home carer is someone who meets all of the following conditions:

  • They live with the person they care for
  • They provide care for an average of at least 35 hours a week
  • They are not caring for their husband, wife, or partner
  • They are not a parent caring for a child under 18

They care for someone who is receiving any of the following:

  1. Attendance Allowance at any rate
  2. The highest or middle rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance
  3. The daily living component of Personal Independence Payment
  4. An increase in the rate of Disablement Pension
  5. An increase in Constant Attendance Allowance
  6. Armed Forces Independent Payment

You must supply evidence with your application that the person cared for is receiving the relevant benefit.