It seems unfair that my kids can't get carers allowance because they're in full time education

scootergirly

It seems so unfair that my kids can’t get carers allowance cause they’re in full time education still even though they’re over 16 and do everything for me!

Cress

I imagine it's because they will be in receipt of child benefit...
But someone who knows the answer will be along.

Sorry, just realised you weren't actually asking why.

calcotti

Cress said:

I imagine it's because they will be in receipt of child benefit...

It's because they are in full time education, as OP says.

Cress

Thanks @calcotti

calcotti

I agree with OP however that the exclusion of young people in this situation seems unfair. Many young adults in full time education could have a weekend or evening job but someone with caring responsibilities may be prevented from doing this.