Carers Allowance

artie wrote:

Hi,I have searched and googled but can't find a definite answer.I receive esa(cont),my elderly father now requires alot of help from myself as he lives alone.My question is Can you claim carers allowance while in receipt of esa?Thanks for any help

Carers Allowance and ESA are overlapping benefits which means only the highest paying benefit (e.g. ESA), will actually be paid. Also as he lives alone, your father may be eligible for the Severe Disability Premium, which would normally be stopped by someone claiming CA.

I would recommend you get face to face advice before making any decisions on this. See

Where to get advice?

Gordon