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Carer's Allowance

£81.90/week (2025/26) for those caring 35+ hours a week for someone with a disability.

Carer's Allowance is a weekly benefit (£81.90 in 2025/26) for those who care at least 35 hours/week for someone receiving certain disability benefits. The carer must earn under £196/week after deductions.

It is taxable income but counts as earnings for state pension purposes.

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