Carers are being asked to repay thousands of pounds after earning more than the limit for Carers Allowance.
Please check that you:-
- Do not earn more than £151 a week after tax, national insurance and some allowed expenses.
- Report any extra income such as overtime or an increase in contract hours to Carers Allowance Unit
Telephone: 0800 731 0297
Textphone: 0800 731 0317
- Continue to provide 35 hours a week of care to someone who has the right benefits in place.
Check https://www.carersuk.org/media/3inh124t/carers-allowance_april_2024-25.pdf for full details.
- Read all letters from Carers Allowance and quickly report any changes, whenever they happen.
- Contact Carers Allowance Unit if you are worried you may be affected.