Full time carer

You may be able to get a discount on your council tax bill if you give or receive care.

Who can apply?

The professional carer

  • must be providing care on behalf of a local authority or charity
  • can be employed by an individual, but have to have been introduced by a charity
  • must be employed for at least 24 hours per week
  • must not be paid more than £44 per week
  • must live in the premises that are provided for their job

The home carer

  • must be providing care to a person who is entitled to one of these benefits:
  • attendance allowance – higher rate
  • attendance allowance – lower rate
  • constant attendance allowance – increased rate
  • the highest rate of the care component of a disability living allowance
  • the middle rate of the care component of a disability living allowance
  • the appropriately increased rate of disablement pension
  • Personal Independence Payment Daily Living Component - standard rate
  • Personal Independence Payment Daily Living Component - enhanced rate
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment
  • must live in the same place as the person who they are providing care to
  • must work for at least 35 hours per week
  • must not be caring for their partner or a child under 18

How to apply

Please contact us to request an application form.