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1 month 3 weeks ago #293885 by ms-indestructable
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Hello, I have been claiming Carers Allowance for my son for the past 10yrs. He is in receipt of PIP Enhanced Care and Standard Mobility. Due to High Functioning Autism with complex Communication Difficulties.
I was advised to stop claiming Carers for my son due to him being ablento manage his own financial affairs.
I am his Official Appointee registered with the DWP for his Universal Credit and PIP claims.
My question is, have I being misinformed about cancelling the Carers Allowance for my son. Is Carers Allowance automatically awarded to an Official Appointee and should I start a new claim for Carers Allowance? Thanks in advance.
I was advised to stop claiming Carers for my son due to him being ablento manage his own financial affairs.
I am his Official Appointee registered with the DWP for his Universal Credit and PIP claims.
My question is, have I being misinformed about cancelling the Carers Allowance for my son. Is Carers Allowance automatically awarded to an Official Appointee and should I start a new claim for Carers Allowance? Thanks in advance.
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1 month 3 weeks ago #293895 by Gary
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Replied by Gary on topic Carers Allowance
Hi ms-indestructable
you can only claim CA if :
All of the following must apply:
* you’re 16 or over
* you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone
* you’ve been in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years (this does not apply if you’re a refugee or have humanitarian protection status)
* you normally live in England, Scotland or Wales, or you live abroad as a member of the armed forces (you might still be eligible if you’re moving to or already living in an EEA country or Switzerland)
* you’re not in full-time education
* you’re not studying for 21 hours a week or more
* you’re not subject to immigration control
* your earnings are £151 or less a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses
www.gov.uk/carers-allowance
Gary
you can only claim CA if :
All of the following must apply:
* you’re 16 or over
* you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone
* you’ve been in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years (this does not apply if you’re a refugee or have humanitarian protection status)
* you normally live in England, Scotland or Wales, or you live abroad as a member of the armed forces (you might still be eligible if you’re moving to or already living in an EEA country or Switzerland)
* you’re not in full-time education
* you’re not studying for 21 hours a week or more
* you’re not subject to immigration control
* your earnings are £151 or less a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses
www.gov.uk/carers-allowance
Gary
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