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

scootergirly
scootergirly Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
edited October 2021 in Benefits and income
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!

Comments

  • Cress
    Cress Online Community Member Posts: 1,005 Trailblazing
    edited September 2021
    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
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    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
    Cress Online Community Member Posts: 1,005 Trailblazing
    Thanks @calcotti :)
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    edited September 2021
    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.