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:
    • higher rate attendance allowance
    • highest rate care component of disability living allowance
    • increased rate of disablement pension, paid at the highest rate
    • an increase in constant attendance allowance
  • 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.