severe disability premium

fuzzy

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.

poppy123456

Hi,

That will depend what other benefits you receive and who you live with.

fuzzy

i receive income related esa and pip i live with my sister,

poppy123456

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.

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/severe-disability-premium

fuzzy

Thank you for your help