Dependants’ allowance
If you have adults or children wholly or mainly financially dependent on you, you may be eligible for an extra dependants’ allowance. Eligibility is means tested and depends on the income of your dependant(s).
Amount of dependants’ allowance 2021/22
Spouse or civil partner (or other adult dependant, or first child if there is no spouse or any adult dependants) | £2,448 |
Each additional dependant | £549 |