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Carers allowance- can I switch from looking after my husband to my son?

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vixy7
vixy7 Community member Posts: 16 Connected
edited October 2021 in Benefits and financial support
Hi I'm after some advice regarding carers allowance.  I care for my husband who is epileptic he recives lower rate mobility and middle  rate care as he receives middle rate care I claim carers allowance. My son is Autisc and recieves middle rate care. So i was just wondering can I switch from being my husband carer to my sons carer ? My husband has to apply for pip soon as his Dla award is due to end early next year ,if he fails to be awarded pip can i just swap my carers allowance to be my sons carer or will i need to re apply for carers allowance?

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,942 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @vixy7
    Welcome to the community! Unfortunately I am unsure however members of the community may know and will contact you soon :)
    Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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  • vixy7
    vixy7 Community member Posts: 16 Connected
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    Thank you Ami2301
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  • BenefitsTrainingCo
    BenefitsTrainingCo Community member Posts: 2,621 Pioneering
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    Hi @vixy7

    Unfortunately to switch to being your son's carer you will have to re-claim CA for him, as a full claim needs to be made each time, to ensure all the correct details are captured.

    It's not a complex process though, you can even claim online https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/how-to-claim

    You will also need to end the claim for your husband by calling or writing to Carer's Allowance.

    If your husband is awarded PIP daily living though, then it'd be sensible for you to continue to claim for him, and for him to claim CA for your son (unless you're on Universal Credit) as you could then get the benefit of two carer premiums.

    Hope this helps.

    Kind regards,

    Mary
    The Benefits Training Co:

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  • noddysgirl
    noddysgirl Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    I claim carers allowance for my husband but considering finishing work 
    im not of retirement age yet 
    but can claim a small works pension 
    will it affect my careers allowance it’s only about just over £60 per month 
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