Carer’s Allowance is a means-tested payment which may be paid if you are caring full time for a person who needs full time care and attention. If your child is under the age of 16, you may qualify for the Carer’s Allowance only if you also qualify for the Domiciliary Care Allowance.

The means test takes account of the parents’ income. Some income is disregarded. If you get a Carer’s Allowance, you are no longer considered to be an adult dependant on your spouse’s social welfare payment. You may not get a Carer’s Allowance and another social welfare payment at the same time.

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