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fuzzy
fuzzy Community member Posts: 29 Connected
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi 
My sister is my carer and is thinking of going back to work full time i know that she will not be able to claim carers allowance dose this mean i will be able to claim sdp as i will have to pay a carer to come in and help me.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,017 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    That will depend what other benefits you receive and who you live with.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • fuzzy
    fuzzy Community member Posts: 29 Connected
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    i receive income related esa and pip i live with my sister,
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,017 Disability Gamechanger
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    Unless your sister claims a qualifying benefit such as PIP daily living or DLA mid/high rate care then unfortunately, you won't be able to claim the SDP. One of the qualifying benefits is that you must live alone or be classed as living alone.


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • fuzzy
    fuzzy Community member Posts: 29 Connected
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    Thank you for your help
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