Carers discount

You may qualify for a discount if you're a carer.  

 

Who can apply  

To be considered a carer, you need to meet the following conditions:  

• you live in the same home as the person you provide care for 

• the person you care for must not be your spouse, partner or child under 18 

• you must be providing care for at least 35 hours a week on average 

The person you care for must be entitled to certain benefits: 

• Attendance Allowance (lower or higher rate) 

• Disability Living Allowance care component (middle or higher rate) 

• Personal Independence Payments daily living component (standard or enhanced) 

• An increase in the rate of Disablement Pension 

• An increase in constant Attendance Allowance 

You do not have to be in receipt of a Carer's Allowance to claim a discount. 

 

How to apply  

You'll need:   

• your council tax reference number 

• evidence of the benefits that the person you care for gets 

Apply for a carers discount

 

If your situation changes  

You must contact us if the situation for the person you care for changes or you are no longer caring for them.