Can my husband claim carers allowance when he has a private pension of £500 per month

Jabby
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Hubby retired in Nov 2025, after the new financial year can he claim carers allowance for me, I'm on standard PIP. He has a private pension of £500 per month
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If he only gets the private pension, then he can claim Carers Allowance.
If he recieves a State Pension then he will not be eligible.
As people getting State Pension cannot also claim Carers Allowance.
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