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5 years 10 months ago #212897 by bbzpda
Carers Allowance - time to claim was created by bbzpda
I am full-time carer, with my own major health problems. Due to ongoing issues with my ESA, I think it is perhaps time to try and claim Carers Allowance.

Anyone got any experiences of claiming Carers Allowance?

How long does the process take?

Do they just use a form, or is it like ESA/PIP and they call you in or come and visit you and assess whether you really are caring for the required 35 hours a week.

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5 years 10 months ago #212910 by Gordon
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PDA

You can apply online for CA

www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

There is no assessment.

A claim should take 2-4 weeks but I have seen some reports of it taking much longer.

Gordon

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5 years 10 months ago #212918 by bbzpda
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Thanks.

Is the CA award reviewed on a regular basis?

i.e will they expect you to reapply every year or two, as per ESA?

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5 years 10 months ago #212925 by Gordon
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PDA wrote: Thanks.

Is the CA award reviewed on a regular basis?

i.e will they expect you to reapply every year or two, as per ESA?


No there's no review, the award continues as long as you wish to claim and the person you are caring for has a qualifying award.

Gordon

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