Carer's Allowance after death

What happens to Carers Allowance when a parent dies?

If you’re getting Carer’s Allowance or Income Support for carers, your benefit payments can continue for up to eight weeks following the death of the person you were caring for. The carer premium and other means-tested benefits may also continue for up to eight weeks.

How does Carer's Allowance work?

How it works. You could get £66.15 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. You do not get paid extra if you care for more than one person. Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits that you and the person you care for get.

How long after death can I claim carer's benefit?

Payment of Carer's Benefit continues to be made for 6 weeks after the death of the person you were caring for.

How it works

You could get £69.70 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. You do not have to be related to, or li...

Eligibility

You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for and the type of care you provide meets certain criteria. The person you c...

Effect on other benefits

Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits that both you and the person you care for get. Effect on the benefits of the person you care for Wh...

Make a claim

Before you apply make sure you have your: National Insurance number (if you have a partner you’ll need theirs too) bank or building society details...

Report a change in circumstances

You must report changes in your circumstances if you’re claiming or have applied for Carer’s Allowance. Changes can include: starting a job startin...