My daughter doesn’t live with me, but she looks after me. Can she get a carers benefit?
A. Yes. You do not have to be living with the person you are caring for to claim a carers benefit. She may be able to make a claim for Carer’s Allowance if you get the middle or higher rate care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance (AA). You should both get advice before claiming Carer’s Allowance as it might affect your benefit – your Income Support, Pension Credit or Housing Benefit could be reduced if you live alone.
