This is probably already out there on the forum in some way, but can't fnd it! My mum lives with us, she receives hi-rate Attend Allow. My husband and I (mostly me in real terms) care for her. We are thinking about claiming Carers Allowance, which means getting an assessment from SS. We have very little income and so my husband and I receive Working Tax Credit, this changes every year as our income fluctuates (I'm self-employed). We currently have a claim in for Counil Tax benefit and possibly housing benefit. Mum gets pension, pension credit and cold weather alowance. My question is how much of what she receives is taken into account and how much of what my husband and i earn gets taken into account when claiming for Carers Allownce. Mostly I ask because if the financial gain is minimal, I don't want to put my mum through an assessment of her mental health. Hope makes sense, thanks happisoo.