Eligibility

You may receive Carer Allowance (caring for a person 16 years or over) if:

you are looking after a person aged 16 years or over who has a disability, medical condition or who is frail aged and needs a lot of care and attention on a daily basis, and
you provide the care for that person in either your home or the home of that person.

You may receive Carer Allowance for up to 2 adults in your care.

If the person you care for goes into respite care or hospital

You can still receive Carer Allowance for up to 63 days in a calendar year when:

The person you care for will generally be reviewed every 2 years to check whether there are any changes to their medical condition.

If the person you care for has a severe disability or medical condition and requires high care, they are unlikely to have many medical reviews.