Carers

[MattsMam67]

Hi there my names Jan . I'm on benefits and claim Carers Allowance for looking after my dad . I'm wondering will this be affected if my dad has carers coming in to help me twice a day. As I'm not sure and I don't have any support from my sibling.
Thank you in advance x

 

[SeaSwallow]

Hello @MattsMam67 It is my understanding that as long a you are caring for your dad for at least 35 hours per week that you are entitled to carers allowance however some benefits can affect your entitlement. If you have any doubts about this I would be a good idea to check this out. There should be a telephone number of the letter that you received regarding your carers allowance.

I have attached a link from the government website for your information regarding carers allowance.

Carer's Allowance

Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.

www.gov.uk

 

[jennifer1967]

Hello @MattsMam67 It is my understanding that as long a you are caring for your dad for at least 35 hours per week that you are entitled to carers allowance however some benefits can affect your entitlement. If you have any doubts about this I would be a good idea to check this out. There should be a telephone number of the letter that you received regarding your carers allowance.

I have attached a link from the government website for your information regarding carers allowance.

Carer's Allowance

Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.

www.gov.uk

carers allowance gets taken off of other benefits. ive never claimed it as i dont benefit being on benefits as well. does your dad claim attendance allowance which is not means tested and wont be taken off any benefits he may be claiming.

 

[Rosettastone57]

I claimed carer's allowance for my mother in law even though she had private carers visits 3 times a day for breakfast, prompting medication , preparing lunch and checking she was OK in the evening. I covered the hours by taking her shopping, taking her to appointments, sorting out finances, being present for the hairdresser, podiatrist, nurse etc., doing her laundry and facilitating visitors to her home. The hours quickly mounted up .