Benefits
Carer's Allowance 2026/27: Rate, Rules and the Trap
Carer's Allowance is a benefit for people who care for someone at least 35 hours a week. It pays GBP 86.45 a week in 2026/27. You must earn no more than GBP 204 a week after deductions, and the cliff edge is brutal: earn GBP 1 over and you lose the whole payment, not just the excess.
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Weekly rate - GBP 86.45
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Care requirement - At least 35 hours a week caring for one person
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Who you care for - Someone getting a qualifying disability benefit, such as PIP daily living or...
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Earnings limit - GBP 204 a week after allowable deductions (from 6 April 2026)
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Plus 4 more in the full guide
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