Who pays care allowence

april123

If you get daily living on pip and wanted a carer is it taken out of award to pay them?

CockneyRebel

Carers allowance is a separate benefit if you and the carer meet the criteria

https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

see also

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/carers-allowance/

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april123

Thank you @CockneyRebel

debbiedo49

Yes but doesn’t carers allowance affected both peoples income? I’m not sure that’s why I’m asking. I was told if someone got carers allowance for my dad and they were on benefits it would come off their benefits and he could lose his premiums.

CockneyRebel

If a claimant receives SDP this is sacrificed in favour of carers allowance
but there are other criteria  as well

Effect on the benefits of the person you care for

When you claim Carer’s Allowance, the person you care for will stop getting:

• a severe disability premium paid with their benefits
• an extra amount for severe disability paid with Pension Credit, if they get one
• reduced Council Tax - contact their local council to find out if this affects them

Effect on your benefits

When you claim Carer’s Allowance your other benefits may be reduced, but your total benefit payments will usually either go up or stay the same.

Carer’s Allowance doesn’t count towards the benefit cap.

If you get Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit, you must contact the Tax Credits office to tell them about Carer’s Allowance claim.

Use a benefits calculator to work out how your other benefits will be affected.

as always you should seek trained advice if possible



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