Free Childcare for Working Parents

argomatt

Good evening all, we just had our first child, now one month old , and 
I'm confused regarding the government funded childcare. 

I am working full time, and my partner is a carer for her disabled mother, receiving carers allowance. 

From what I have read on the government website it's clear that we would be eligible if we were both employed, but it says that :

"You may still be eligible if your partner is working, and you are on carer’s leave or if you get any of the following: 

Incapacity Benefit 

Severe Disablement Allowance 

Carer’s Allowance 

Limited Capability for Work Benefit 

contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance"

Does anyone know why it says "may be eligible" ? What are the criteria and how do we find out if we are eligible?

Thank you 😊 

Spoonie_Turtle

Scrolling further down the page shows income requirements to be eligible.  So nobody is automatically eligible due to claiming said benefits, the working parent must earn enough to be eligible.