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Carers allowance/pension credit
13 years 5 months ago #60019 by lulu
Carers allowance/pension credit was created by lulu
Hi there, my mum applied for Carers allowance and she got a letter today to say she does not get this as she has a state pension. It also says she may be entitled to a pension credit but nothing to say how she should go about this. Could anybody give me any idea what is reqwuired in order she gets this credit or whatever it is called, thanks 
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13 years 5 months ago #60050 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
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Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic Re:Carers allowance/pension credit
lulu wrote:
If your Mum rings the Pensions Service number that pays her state pension ( or you can do it for her, but your Mum will have to give her permission) they will explain things in full, and if your Mum qualifies for Pension Credit, they can calculate it for her
and take the claim on the 'phone.
Hi there, my mum applied for Carers allowance and she got a letter today to say she does not get this as she has a state pension. It also says she may be entitled to a pension credit but nothing to say how she should go about this. Could anybody give me any idea what is required in order she gets this credit or whatever it is called, thanks
If your Mum rings the Pensions Service number that pays her state pension ( or you can do it for her, but your Mum will have to give her permission) they will explain things in full, and if your Mum qualifies for Pension Credit, they can calculate it for her
and take the claim on the 'phone.
PLEASE READ THE SPOTLIGHTS AREA OF THE FORUM REGULARLY, OTHERWISE YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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