What's a Carers Grant?

The Carer's Support Grant is an annual payment made to carers who get Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA). It can also be paid to certain other carers providing full-time care. Carers can use the grant in whatever way they wish.

How much is the Carers Grant 2020?

To receive the Carer Allowance the adult or child you care for is in receipt of certain benefits. The Carers Allowance is currently paid at £67.25 a week and is classed as taxable income. To qualify your earning must be below an earnings threshold of £128 a week (from April 2020).

How much is the Carers Grant UK?

The payment available per carer is £150 per year. Funds are limited so please note that the scheme is avaliable on a first come, first served basis.

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