Could I ask if I am receiving UC & PIP would my housemate apply for carer's allowance? As they help me with taking medication/meals/driving? And I have been receiving the above benefits since 2019 so would they back date payments.
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
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