Qualifying benefits
The person you care for must be getting one of the qualifying benefits listed in the table at the correct rate. The qualifying benefits are the same for both Carer Support Payment and Carer Additional Person Payment.
| Qualifying benefit | Rate |
|---|---|
| Adult Disability Payment | daily living component |
| Child Disability Payment | middle or highest rate care component |
| Pension Age Disability Payment | N/A |
| Attendance Allowance | N/A |
| Personal Independence Payment | daily living component |
| Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance | middle or highest rate care component |
| Disability Living Allowance | middle or highest rate care component |
| Constant Attendance Allowance |
at or above normal maximum rate with Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Or at or above the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension |
| Armed Forces Independence Payment | N/A |