Who is a care worker?
- A care or support worker is someone who is asked to help a person with everyday tasks. This could be help with washing, dressing, or getting around.
- They might be assigned by the local council or a charity. Additionally, the person requiring care may take on someone to support them.
- Living in a home from the council, a charity they work for, or the person they care for.
Who is an unpaid carer?
A person is considered an unpaid carer for the purposes of council tax if they are:
- Resident in the same dwelling as the person they are caring for
- Providing care for at least 35 hours per week
- The person helping is not married to or in a relationship with the person they care for. They are also not a parent looking after their child who is under 18.
- You do not need to get Carer鈥檚 Allowance to get this discount. Your income or savings will not affect whether you can get it.
- If more than one carer lives in the home, you can still get up to 50% off, as long as you meet all the criteria.
Before you begin, please have these ready:
You鈥檒l need to show proof that the person you care for gets one of the benefits listed below:
- The middle or higher rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance
- The daily living component of Personal Independence Payment at any rate
- Attendance Allowance at any rate
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- The highest rate of Constant Attendance Allowance
- An increased rate in disablement pension