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PA/carer using own car?

Bubblegoo
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Hi firstly just wanted to say hello to all of you x. I am a new PA , caring for a 30 year old woman. ( she gets direct payments)
2) do i need different insurance
3) can i get help for running my car ? Petrol etc
sorry for such a long message x
Can any one direct me to info on the following?
1) rules for using my own car for her medical appointments and taking her food shopping etc
2) do i need different insurance
3) can i get help for running my car ? Petrol etc
sorry for such a long message x
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Hi @Bubblegoo (great user name!) I believe that you need to have Business insurance for the car but I don't know about the other questions, sorry.
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Thank you so much for replying, It is all a total minefield this PA/carer thing. So many questions to ask haha
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Yes, you can charge your client for mileage for when you use your car to take them where ever they go. The mileage you use going to and from your place of work can't be claimed for. Up to 10,000 it's usually 45p/mile. Whether this is covered in their direct payments maybe another matter. You will need to check with your client and if they don't know they need to ask their local Authority.As siwheels has correctly advised, you must have business insurance, without this if you have an accident while at work you won't be insured.More details in this link. https://www.independentlives.org/pa-car-usage
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Thank you for your help
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