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Under the current criteria, the DWP defines “caring for someone” to include 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.
The DWP reminds people that they do not need to be related to the person they care caring for in order to claim, and that they can only claim Carer’s Allowance once, no matter how many people they care for.
The Department also highlights that only one person can claim Carer’s Allowance if their care for someone is shared between multiple people.
When claiming the support, people will need to provide their National Insurance number, bank or building society details and employment details if they’re working or their P45 if they’ve recently finished work.
