Hi, my name is shaunthomas!

shaunthomas

hi to all
 im just after little advice on claiming carers allowance 
bit insite into conditions story etc 
me and my partner had a very serious motorcycle crash over 3mths ago 
we are self employed and getting working tax credits but cant do much at momment due to injurys etc im getting pip partner is in the process of claiming pip we are trying to find out if we can claim carers allowance we have few children ours who come and help us with our needs but want and try to cover some of the cost fuel tunnel buses etc so question is can we claim carers allowance in our own right and be able to pay it to our carers kids as it not only one person
thanks shaun

steve51

Hi @shaunthomas

A very very big welcome to you this afternoon!!!!!! 

We have got a “benefit calculator” here on our website.

This will help you out with your” benefit entitlement”

https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/money/benefits-advice

shaunthomas

thanks but tried that with both me and partner claiming pip its not normal situation and ends up being quite complicated
thanks though 

steve51

Hi @shaunthomas

I’m very very sorry for that !!!

Please please is there anything else that I can do to help you with this ????

I am very happy in digging in too things deeper for you if that would help ?????

shaunthomas

hi steve thanks for getting back to me any help would be appreciated 
thanks shaun

steve51

Hi @shaunthomas

That’s Great!!!!

I’m on the case straightaway.

 I hope that is ok ?????

shaunthomas

Thanks steve no rush but thanks for help

steve51

Hi @shaunthomas

Please leave it with me !!!!!!

Many thanks.

Alex

Hi @shaunthomas

Here's the eligibility of carers allowance. So in relation to your situation you'll need to be in receipt of PIP before claiming, and your kids will need to be over 16,spending at least 35 hours a week caring and earning less than £116 a week.

It sounds like quite a complex situation, so if that doesn't help - it might be best to ask our benefit advisers.

steve51

Hi @shaunthomas

I have found you some info below:

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits/personal-independence-payment

http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/10939-Pip-and-ESA-as-a-couple

https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?view=topic&catid=10&id=102983

Can you please let me know if you need anymore help ???

shaunthomas

Thanks to all for your help we really appreciate it takes a few of the worries away 
and would highly reccommend site and the people on it thanks shaun