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Andri
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2 years 11 months ago #268888 by Andri

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Hello

I have an enquiry which relates to carers allowance that is received from my child who is currently on DLA.

I have been recently diagnosed with a condition and am thinking of making a claim for PIP for myself and I am not sre if this wil effect the carers allowance claim or even the PIP claim?

Thanks

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2 years 11 months ago #268889 by LL26

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Hi Bonnie,
Legally there is nothing that prevents someone claiming both Carer’s Allowance and PIP at the same time. However, I always urge caution. Given that PIP is largely based on help required to do certain important day to day personal care tasks, if you claim CA then DWP may well take the view how can you look after another when you can't look after yourself? Of course it may depend the sort of caring you give compared with the personal care needs you actually have. It can work, but please think very carefully.

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