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Carer - not claiming carers allowance

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12 years 1 month ago #82471 by Headless
Carer - not claiming carers allowance was created by Headless
I am on disablity benefit myself lowest level 1. Since my orgininal claim slipped disc back (condition worse)

look after severely mentally handicapped brother. But, i do not claim carers allowance. Have written evidence from head guy at specialist hospital re:brother is brain damaged. also supporting letter from brother's GP - that without support he will need to be placed in residential care home.

filled in huge form ATos - reqest notes ESA113 sent to GP.

Help! note carers in reciept of carers allowance are exempt.

advice anyone???

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  • Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
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12 years 1 month ago #82478 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic Re:Carer - not claiming carers allowance
Full details of Carers Allowance and how to claim if you qualify are HERE

Good luck.

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12 years 1 month ago #82557 by foss27
Replied by foss27 on topic Re:Carer - not claiming carers allowance
You may need to think carefully about how caring for your brother will affect your own health issues.

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