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Hi, my name is zico14! My friend claims PIP, can he also claim Carer's Allowance?
zico14
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My friend looks after me on a daily basis I've got chronic rheumatoid arthritis he claims pip for his mental health condition but does everything for Mr can he claim carers allowance even though he claims pip
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Hi there
Yes he can claim carers as long as he is eligible
If he cares for you for over 35 hours a week and his earnings are below the threshold
If you claim sdp this would stop so be aware
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Is he claiming any other benefits besides PIP?Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Yes esa
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Do you know if this is income based ESA or is it contribution based ESA or new style ESA?zico14 said:Yes esaInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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