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Carer's Allowance Unit
Department of Work and Pensions
Palatine House
Lancaster Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 1HB
Tel: 01253 856 123
Web: www.direct.gov.uk/carers
Best time to telephone: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Thursday; 9.00am - 4.30pm, Friday
Carer's Allowance is a government benefit which can be claimed by carers who are 16 or over and care for a disabled person for at least 35 hours per week.. The disabled person has to be in receipt of a qualifying benefit and the carer's earnings are taken into account. Contact the above number for details or to receive an information booklet and claim pack. Alternatively, you can claim online at: Web: www.direct.gov.uk/carers
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