What Benefits Can You Claim If You Support Your Mum? (UK Guide)

Yes, supporting your mum can qualify both of you for certain benefits

Here is everything to check, explained simply.

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You do not need to live with Mum to qualify for some benefits.

Quick answers

Benefits Mum might get

Financial help if she needs support with daily tasks.

Benefits you might get as a carer

Payments or top ups if you support Mum regularly.

Discounts and support schemes

Help with council tax, heating and essential bills.

Does this sound like your situation

  • Supporting Mum for 10 hours a week or more
  • Helping with medication or personal care
  • Handling Mum’s finances or admin
  • Mum is frail, forgetful or unsteady on her feet
  • Mum lives alone
  • Mum receives or may need Attendance Allowance

What to do first

1

Check if Mum can receive Attendance Allowance.

2

Check whether you qualify for Carer’s Allowance.

3

Use your local council page to check council tax support.

4

Look at Warm Home Discount, water bill help and broadband support.

Real life scenarios

I help Mum every day but do not live with her

You may still meet the definition of a carer in benefit rules.

Mum receives Attendance Allowance

This can unlock Carer’s Allowance or top ups for you.

Supporting Mum is costing me money

You may qualify for benefit top ups or cost of living support.

Mum lives alone and is struggling

There are reductions, grants and safety schemes worth checking.

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