Discounts and exemptions
Carers discount
You may qualify for the carers discount if:
- the carer lives in the property with the person receiving care as their main residence
- the care is provided for at least 35 hours per week
- the carer can be a person employed by a charity to provide care
The person receiving the care needs be in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- high or middle rate disability living allowance (DLA)
- receiving a disability pension
- attendance allowance
- the standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
You will not qualify if you are caring for a spouse, partner or child under 18.