Carer’s Allowance

0843 504 9323

Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your operator’s access charge. This is a call forwarding service which will connect you directly to the official helpline.

If you’re caring for a friend or family, you know that it can be rather demanding and not only keep you busy but also create a financial struggle, that’s where the Carer’s Allowance phone number could come in handy. As part of the DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) you can claim benefits, to find out if you are eligible it could be worth calling or visiting the GOV.UK website and finding their help in regards to carers.

It’s important for us to note that we are in no way associated with government schemes or any companies, we get our information from the public domain and as a call-forwarding service we help you reach the business expert that you require.

Find the Carer’s Allowance Phone Number

You can find the carer’s allowance number that you need on this page as we break down the different phone numbers and save you the hassle of going through an endless supply of advisors. Find your number and reach the department sure to help you understand your benefits, how to login online and if you’re eligible for an allowance.

Carer’s Allowance & Income Support – 0800 731 0297

This type of allowance can affect the income that you and the person you are caring for have, there’s a number of different ways in which this works.

When you claim income support as a carer, the person you are caring for may:

  • Not get the severe disability premium paid
  • Not get an extra amount paid for Pension Credit
  • No longer allowed reduced council tax

Who gets Carer’s Allowance?

To find out whether you are eligible to allowance or a form of carer’s income support you should phone their team up and ask. But you can also start researching online for more information. It’s key to understand that you don’t have to be related to, or live with, the person that you are caring for in order to receive a benefit.

How Much Do Carers Receive in Benefits?

It can be dependent but the usual amount is £62.70 weekly and can be less depending other benefits that you may receive. To find out more you can call up the phone number that you need and speak to their helpline specialists.

Write to Them

There are other ways to contact the government’s scheme, you can write to them at:

Carers Allowance Unit,
Mail Handling Site A,
Wolverhampton,
WV98 2AB,
United Kingdom.

If you have any complaints, enquiries or you are wondering about your application then don’t hesitate to get in contact via telephone or by writing to their above postal address.