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Headcook
Headcook Online Community Member Posts: 78 Connected
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA

I’m receiving UC

LCWRA

And been awarded pip full rate both

Am I able to claim carers allowance to pay a carer

Thank you

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,782 Championing
    edited September 22

    Carers Allowance is claimed by the person acting as carer.

    There are conditions to qualify such as providing 35 hours of care a week, not earning over a certain amount etc.

    https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

    If the carer gets UC themselves, Carers Allowance will be deducted in full from their UC award.

    If the carer isn't getting LCWRA element themselves, they can claim Carers Element (£201.68 a month) paid under UC.

    You are free to use your PIP to pay for a carer.

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Online Community Member Posts: 4,019 Championing

    I use my ADP to pay for my powerchair rental, grass cutter, window cleaner etc. If things get any more difficult, I will also lay for a cleaner.

    That's what the money is intended to pay for.

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