Statistics Explained

Glossary:Care allowance

Benefit paid to disabled people who need frequent or constant assistance to help them meet the extra costs of attendance (other than medical care). The benefit must not be a reimbursement of certified expenditure, which would be classified as benefit in kind.

Statistical data

Social protection statistics - Disability related benefits

Further information

European system of integrated social protection statistics — ESSPROS Manual and User guidelines. 2019 edition