Carer's Workbook 2026/27: Plain English, Large Print, Printable

For unpaid carers in England and Wales.

What you get

• Carer's Allowance explained, with 2026/27 rates and the earnings limit
• Earnings and hours trackers to fill in
• Pages to prepare for your carer's assessment
• Your rights at work: Carer's Leave and flexible working, with example letters
• Key dates tracker and phone call log
• 36 large-print pages to print, plus an editable Word version

Why buy it if help is free?

Carer's Allowance and carer's assessments are free, and so is advice. The workbook puts it all in one place in plain English. You can fill it in at your own pace.

Free help

The claim form and carer's assessment are free.

• GOV.UK Carer's Allowance: https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance
• Carers UK: https://www.carersuk.org/
• Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
• Acas (rights at work): https://www.acas.org.uk/