Carer's Allowance is money for people who spend at least 35 hours a week providing regular care to someone who has a disability. It is paid at £64.60 a week. #carersweek You don’t have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for to get Carer’s Allowance. You can qualify for Carer’s Allowance whether you are in or out of work, but you must not earn more than £120 a week. Carer’s Allowance does not depend on national insurance contributions and is not means-tested – in other words not