Carer’s allowance: Will payments be affected by the benefit cap? Full details on claiming

Expenses can include 50 percent of pension contributions, equipment such as specialised clothing, travel costs and business costs.

When carer’s allowance is claimed it is likely to have an impact on other benefits, for both the recipient and the person they’re caring for.

For recipients, any other benefits they claim are likely to be affected but the government details the total amount they receive from all of their state support will usually remain the same or even increase.

For the person being cared for, it will no longer be possible to receive a severe disability premium paid with their benefits or receive an extra amount for severe disability paid with Pension Credit, if they get one.