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Hi, my name is sparkler53!
sparkler53
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i have a son who has cerebal palsy i am 64 and now collecting my pension can my son now get carers allowance in his own rights as it got stopped when i got mr pension
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New here myself, I don't have an answer to your specific question, but I have no doubt that there are others who do and who will be in contact with you soon. Don't hesitate to put any questions - you are among friends here.
Best to you,
Richard
CR
Hi @Sparkler53,
Welcome to the community! Great to have you on board with us
Not sure if you've had much of a chance to have a look around under our 'Popular Groups' section - in case you haven't we do have a couple of groups that might be helpful for you. You mention your son has CP - if you ever need to ask a condition specific question and there is a group for Cerebral Palsy.
We also have a group purely focused on finances/benefits called 'Employment issues, finances and disability benefits'. You mention your unsure about whether you son can now claim carers allowance; there is a sub group called 'What benefits am I entitled to?' which might be helpful.
Alternatively, on the main Scope website we also have a benefits and grant checker which might be worth running through to check entitlement.
Hope some of this info was helpful.
Best wishes,
Kirsty
Scope helpline