I am on UC & PIP

pickles75

Yes, providing they are able to meet the following;

- they are 16 or over
- they spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone
- they have been in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years (this does not apply if they are a refugee or have humanitarian protection status)
- they 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)
- they are not in full-time education
- they are not studying for 21 hours a week or more
- they are not subject to immigration control
- their earnings are £132 or less a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses

Carer Allowand can be backdated a maximum of three months.

Gordon