Carer's allowance warning: Claims may impact other benefit payments - rules explained

Initial claims for carer's allowance can be made online or through the post.

When claiming, applicants will need to have certain details ready for both themselves and the person they're caring for.

This can include National Insurance numbers, bank details and date of births.

Should a claimant disagree with a decision about their claim, they can challenge it under mandatory reconsideration rules.