The Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is paid automatically on first Thursday in June to people in receipt of Carer's Allowance, Carers Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance or Prescribed Relative's Allowance.
Other people who are not in receipt of a social welfare payment but who are providing full time care and attention are also eligible and can apply for the a standalone CSG grant
Application for the standalone Grant is made through completion of a short questionnaire which my Department sends out annually.
Standalone Carer's Support Grant statistics for 2018 are as follows:
Grant statistics for 2018
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Number
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Number of Applicants 2018
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5,463
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Number Granted To-date
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4,366
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Awaiting Decision
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1,016
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Under Appeal
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51
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