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Can I claim Carers Allowance for myself?

lisaxxx73x

lisaxxx73x Member Posts: 1 Listener

February 2019 edited February 2019 in Carer's allowance

Can I claim carers for me self as my son works now

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Ami2301 Community Co-Production Group Posts: 7,736 Disability Gamechanger

February 2019

Hi @lisaxxx73x welcome to the community!

Unfortunately, you cannot claim carers allowance for yourself.

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Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,851 Disability Gamechanger

February 2019

Hi @lisaxxx73x, and a warm welcome to the community!

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poppy123456 Member Posts: 22,218 Disability Gamechanger

February 2019

Hi,

What benefits do you claim please?

Proud winner of the 2019 empowering others award. This award was given for supporting disabled people and their families for the benefit advice I have given to members here on the community.
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