Carer's discount

In order to apply for a carer's discount the carer must:

Live in the same property as the person being cared for
Provide care for at least 35 hours a week on average
Not be the partner (or parent - if the person needing care is a child under 18) of the person being cared for.

They must be caring for someone entitled to:

an attendance allowance or,
The highest or middle rate of the care component of disability living allowance or,
An increase in the rate of disablement pension due to the need for constant attendance or,
An increase in constant attendance allowance.
The standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component of personal independence payment under the Welfare Reform Act 2012 s78(3)
Armed forces independence payment under the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces [Compensation Scheme] Order 2011

Council Tax Discounts