careallowances
nounUK /ˈkeə.əˌlaʊ.əns.ɪz/
US /ˈker.əˌlaʊ.əns.ɪz/
Money given to help someone pay for the care they need.
The family used their care allowances to hire a helper for their grandmother.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Regular sums of money paid to someone who looks after another person.
Carers can apply for care allowances to cover their daily costs.
3. Government money given to people who need extra help with daily living.
Her care allowances helped pay for a wheelchair and home visits.
4. Budgeted amounts set aside in a plan for looking after someone.
The charity listed its care allowances for each child in the report.