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The type of care that constitutes as ‘caring for someone’ includes tasks such as helping with washing and cooking, taking the person being cared for to a doctor’s appointment or helping with household tasks, like managing bills and shopping.

If people share the care of an individual with someone else, both people cannot get Carer’s Allowance, and a carer cannot get more if they care for more than one person.

Britons can make a claim on the Gov.uk website, or they can call 0800 731 0297 for a form.

Before someone applies they should make sure they have their:

• National Insurance number (if they have a partner they’ll need theirs too)Bank or building society details
• Employment details and latest payslip if they’re working
• P45 if they’ve recently finished work
• Course details if they’re studying
• Details of any expenses, for example pension contributions or the cost of caring for your children or the disabled person while they’re at work.