Hi, my name is geofran123!

geofran123

I have contacted the advice shop my husband is in receipt of pip high levels for both he claims esa for both of us and is in the support group . I enquired to see if he was eligible for the severe disability premium and was told no because he had a partner ( myself) I do not claim carers allowance and never have . I have read that he should still be eligible for this benefit but the advice shop is saying other wise

Kimi87

Even if no one claims Carers Allowance or Carers Element (UC) for looking after him, he still isn't eligible for the SDP unless you yourself claim a qualifying benefit:

• Attendance Allowance (or Constant Attendance Allowance paid with Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit or War Pension)
• Pension Age Disability Payment (Scotland)
• Disability Living Allowance care component at the middle or highest rate
• Personal Independence Payment daily living component
• Adult Disability Payment (Scotland) daily living component
• Armed Forces Independence Payment

geofran123

thank you for clearing this up .

Mary_Scope

Hi @geofran123 and a warm welcome to the community from me!

I see Kimi has already answered your question and provided some good advice so I will not add anything else today but its lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the community😄