Can I claim Carers Allowance whilst signed off work?

julienanny
julienanny Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited March 2018 in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
I claim (esa)for myself and my hubby(work related activity group) and I am currently in receipt of Carers allowance for My hubby who receives (pip) mid rate daily living rate and higher rate mobility, my query is If I was to become ill could I still claim carers allowance for him if I was signed off by the doctor(not in the work related group anymore) I’d still be caring for him. I ask this because I am having a small operation soon which will make me not eligible for work.thanks

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  • JennysDad
    JennysDad Online Community Member Posts: 2,290 Championing
    Hello @julienanny and a warm welcome to the community. It is good to have you with us.
    I'm not any kind of authority on benefits, so I can't answer your question directly, but we have a number of people here who DO know their stuff :smile: and they will be in touch with you shortly.
    Warmest best wishes to you,
    Richard
  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,188 Championing
    Hi julienanny and welcome

    To receive carers allowance you must be able to give 35 hours per week care to qualify

    CR

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