Helping carers – Carers Allowance and Attendance Allowance

20th July 20

At this time we are receiving a high number of queries about contact details for both Carers Allowance and Attendance Allowance. Below are where you can go to get direct information about either of these. And remember we are here to help with specialist advice for carers. Call 345 241 0954 during office hours Monday to Friday, email [email protected] or you may want to see the coronavirus section of our website at caringtogether.org/coronavirus-covid-19.

Carer Allowance

Helpline: 0800 731 0297

Textphone: 0800 731 0317

Relay UK – If you can not hear or speak on the telephone: 18001 then 0800 731 0297

Monday – Friday 10am – 2pm – times have changed currently due to Covid-19

Attendance Allowance

Helpline: 0800 7310 122

Textphone: 0800 731 0317

Relay UK – if you can not hear or speak on the phone: 18001 then 0800 731 0122

Monday – Friday 9.30am – 3.30pm – times have changed currently due to Covid-19

For more information and to apply on line go to: www.gov.uk