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dawn73
dawn73 Community member Posts: 8 Connected
in Benefits and financial support
Hi could someone give me advice about sdp .me and my husband claim income support .I recieve pip high on both elements. My husband recieve pip standard .
We have a 16 Yr old who is in full time education. 
My daughter lives with us she claims uc .lcwra she recieve pip high on both elements .I'm her carer am also her appointee. 
Should myself and my husband be getting extra on are benefits. 
Thanks 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,774 Disability Gamechanger
    You would only be entitled to SDP couples if your husband claims daily living PIP and no one claims carers allowance or carers element of UC for looking after either of you. You only mention that your husband claims standard PIP but there’s 2 parts to PIP.


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • dawn73
    dawn73 Community member Posts: 8 Connected
    Nobody claims care allowance or care element for us. My husband gets standard care standard motability. Hope this helps
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,774 Disability Gamechanger
    You will be entitled to couples SDP. You will need to ring Income Support to claim it. Once child benefit ends for you 16 year old then this will stop unless they are claiming a qualifying disability benefit their self.

    Please also be aware that if you’re the main claimant of your IS claim then your husband will not be receiving any NI credits towards their state pension. 

    In this situation he could claim carers allowance for looking after you and then you will be entitled to single person SDP. With carers allowance he will receive class 1 NI credits. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • dawn73
    dawn73 Community member Posts: 8 Connected
    Would you no the rate of  couples sdp.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,774 Disability Gamechanger
    Single is £76.40/week
    couples is £152.80/week https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/what-youll-get
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • dawn73
    dawn73 Community member Posts: 8 Connected
    Thank you so much for your help I will ring income support tomorrow 
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