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Carer's Allowance application checklist

Gather everything you need before you apply for Carer's Allowance — check off each item as you go.

This covers Carer's Allowance for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. If you live in Scotland, you'll need Carer Support Payment instead — see the Carer Support Payment guidance. Our Carer's Allowance guide explains the rules in more detail.

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Your National Insurance numberOn your payslip, P60, or in your HMRC app.
Your date of birth
Your bank account detailsAccount number and sort code — payments go straight into this account.
Recent payslips or your P45 (if applicable)Only if you work or have recently stopped working — earnings affect eligibility.
Care recipient's full name, address, and date of birth
Care recipient's National Insurance number
Confirmation of the disability benefit the person you care for receivesPIP daily living component, Attendance Allowance, or Armed Forces Independence Payment.

FeatherKeep keeps this information organized automatically as you go, so you're always ready to apply, renew, or report a change.

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This checklist is general information, not financial, legal, or benefits advice. Requirements and rates change — confirm the current requirements on gov.uk before you apply, or speak with a qualified benefits adviser.