Carers · Ireland & UK
The help carers rarely get told about
If you're caring for someone, you're saving the state a fortune — and getting almost nothing in return, because the support is buried. Here's the plain-English list of what carers in Ireland and the UK can claim. You more than earned it.
✅ Last reviewed: 4 July 2026 · Verified against official sources
What you can claim
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Check What You’re Owed →Common questions
Can I get a carer's payment and work?
Often yes, within limits. Both Ireland and the UK allow some earnings alongside a carer's payment — check the Carer's Allowance guide for the current thresholds.
Does the person I care for need their own claim?
Frequently the support comes as a mix — a payment for you as carer, plus a payment or benefit for the person you care for (like a disability payment or Attendance Allowance). It's worth claiming both sides.
I care for a child with additional needs — is there specific help?
Yes — in Ireland, Domiciliary Care Allowance is aimed exactly at this. See the guide.
General information, not financial or legal advice. Rules and amounts change — confirm the current details on the official source (Revenue.ie, Gov.ie, Gov.uk or Citizens Information) before you claim.