Carer's Allowance Customer Service Number

Phone: 0800 731 0297

Call cost: Free to call from UK landlines and mobiles.

Free DWP line for Carer's Allowance claims, payments and changes.

The Carer's Allowance Unit handles general enquiries about Carer's Allowance, the benefit for people caring for someone at least 35 hours a week. Calls are free, with Relay UK (18001) and BSL video relay available. Lines are open weekdays 8am to 6pm.

Carer's Allowance opening times

Monday08:00–18:00
Tuesday08:00–18:00
Wednesday08:00–18:00
Thursday08:00–18:00
Friday08:00–18:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Website: gov.uk/carers-allowance

Frequently asked questions

What is Carer's Allowance's customer service phone number?

The Carer's Allowance customer service number is 0800 731 0297.

Is Carer's Allowance customer service open on Sunday?

No, Carer's Allowance customer service is closed on Sundays.

Is Carer's Allowance's phone number free to call?

0800 731 0297: Yes. It's a freephone number, so it's free to call from UK landlines and mobiles.

What are Carer's Allowance's opening hours?

Friday: 08:00–18:00, Monday: 08:00–18:00, Tuesday: 08:00–18:00, Thursday: 08:00–18:00, Wednesday: 08:00–18:00

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