Can I get disability premium?

Mimi023
Mimi023 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
Hi,
I live with my mother and am her Carer - she’s been receiving pip since last year spring and I applied to be her Carer early this year (as I wasn’t made aware of the possibility of officially applying to be her Carer until then). 
I’ve just now found out about disability premium and although I’m aware she isn’t able to receive Severe Disability Premium as she has a Carer, I’m wondering whether she is able to apply for the normal Disability Premium.
Any and all help is appreciated.
Thank you. 

Comments

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    The disability premiums are payable with some of the old legacy benefits. The disability premium in question is only paid when claiming either Income Related JSA or Income Support. They are not benefits that are paid separately.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    I would just like to add a warm welcome @Mimi023. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to help  :)