Carer's Allowance Guides
Guides for carers on Carer's Allowance and related support — including what counts as caring and how earnings affect your claim.
Carer's Allowance
Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit — Can You Get Both?
Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit interact in ways that trip up a lot of carers. Find out how the income deduction, the carer element, and underlying entitlement actually work together.
Carer's AllowanceCan I Claim Carer's Allowance If I Work?
You can work and still claim Carer's Allowance, as long as your net earnings stay under the weekly limit. Find out exactly how the 2026/27 earnings threshold works and what happens if you go over it.