Can my wife get Carers Allowance?
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Bingo
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I have just been awarded the standard PIP daily rate for daily living and the enhanced mobility rate. It would appear that she qualifies as she does pretty much everything for me which includes making all meals, washing clothes etc, going shopping for me, assisting with dressing and bathing, pretty much a full time job really. As a result she does not work so has no income although we do have savings (I dont think its means tested though). Either way all this adds up to over 35 hours a week easily.
I am going to get her to fill out the online application but just wondered if anyone had any advice before she does. Do you think we will be successful? I have heard it takes some time to come through but it will be back dated, is this correct?
I am going to get her to fill out the online application but just wondered if anyone had any advice before she does. Do you think we will be successful? I have heard it takes some time to come through but it will be back dated, is this correct?
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Hi,Yes, she'll be able to claim Carers allowance because she doesn't work. Claims can take between 8-12 weeks and will be backdated to the start of your PIP award but you must make sure she claims within 3 months of the PIP award decision.If she does work at all in the future then she must make sure she doesn't earn more than £123 per week after deductions.1
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Thanks for that. Ill get her to take a look at the forms then.1
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She has just filled out the online forms. Very straight forward.0
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Well done Bingo, your wife will also get her NI stamp paid towards her state pension if eligible.1
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Hi @Bingo
Just another point on CA.
Your wife will receive National Insurance credits, that will count towards her state pension.
Check what support is available for her from your local council.
Take a look at Carers UK web site, they have lots of information and advice.
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wilko said:Well done Bingo, your wife will also get her NI stamp paid towards her state pension if eligible.0
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The reason they ask the date she started caring for you is because of the PIP award, if a person isn't caring for someone at the start of the benefit award then it wouldn't be backdated. Of course, even though she's been caring for you for all those years, it won't make any difference to the award being backdated any further.
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Thanks Poppy for clearing that up. I dont know why I never applied ages ago to be honest. Ive been a bit of state for some time now really. I guess its one of these things. I would be more than happy for her to just get it and maybe back dated to May this year.1
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Fingers crossed for your and your wife @Bingo. Hope she hears quickly!1
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