If you care for someone who claims a disability benefit (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance), and you support them for 35 hours each week, you may be able to claim Carers Allowance.
While this is a non-means tested benefit, you cannot usually claim this benefit if you earn over £132 each week.
Application
You can apply for this benefit online
You can also apply by post by printing the form found here
Further information on Carers allowance can be found here:
