Claiming carers allowance and bus pass.

tanyabennett1976

Im on pip just recently been accepted.can i claim pip for myself to pay the people who look after me pluus am i entitled to a free bus pass and a blue badge. For car

poppy123456

You can't claim carers allowance for yourself but someone else can claim it for looking after you but that will depend on their circumstances and what PIP award you receive.  Do you live alone or with a partner? Do you claim any other benefits such as ESA?

Being automatically entitled to a bus pass or/and a blue badge will depend on what PIP award you receive.

These links may help.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/help-for-disabled-travellers1/blue-badge-scheme/applying-for-a-blue-badge/

For the buss pass then you'll need to look at the criteria of your local council.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-disabled-bus-pass