If you care for someone for 35 hours or more a week, you could be entitled to Carer's Allowance.

Carer's Allowance is currently £67.60 a week.

To qualify:

• you must be 16 years old or over
• you must look after someone for 35 hours or more a week
• the person you look after should receive certain benefits
• you must earn less than £116 per week (after tax and some expenses).

Claim now

To claim Carer's Allowance:

• make an online application
• call the Carer's Allowance Unit on 0345 608 4321.