Apply for Carer's Allowance

Before you start

Before you apply  make sure you have:

  • your National Insurance number
  • the date of birth and address of the person you’re caring for
  • your bank or building society details

You may need to provide course details if you are studying, and any employment details including dates and how much you are being paid or were paid.

You can backdate your claim by up to three months.

Apply for Carer's Allowance

Additional information

Alternatives to claiming online

If you can't apply online, Carer's Allowance - how to claim explains where you can download or request a paper claim form.

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