Will DLA be reduced if we get carers allowance?

carebear2611 · June 2018

i am a bit fed up with online benefit calculators as i cant seem to get the answers i need
i have been advised to apply for carers allowance.my husband works part time and claim dla
all i want to know is will his dla be reduced if we get carers allowance.
what is affected good or bad by applying and recieving it
thanks

JennysDad · June 2018

Hi @carebear2611 and a warm welcome to you. I don't know the answers to your questions, so I'm going to look into it and find someone to get back to you.
Warmest best wishes,
Richard
@JennysDad

carebear2611 · June 2018

i dont work previous medical probs but dont claim anything.
hubby works 24 hours a week.
gets dla mixture of middle and lower rate.
we get tax credits and small housing benefit.
thanks

Charles · June 2018

Hi carebear2611, I believe that you being eligible and receiving carers allowance will not effect any DLA your husband is entitled to.

aaronw3440 · June 2018

You lose any severe disability premiums you've got as the premiums go to pay for carers and you must earn no more than £120 a week and care for the person for a minimum of 35 hours per week allowance https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

poppy123456 · June 2018

aaronw3440 said:

You lose any severe disability premiums you've got as the premiums go to pay for carers and you must earn no more than £120 a week and care for the person for a minimum of 35 hours per week allowance https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

In this case there's no Severe disability premium being claimed because the other person works, and no JSA/IS or ESA is being claimed.

Charles · June 2018

Good job Poppy.

Will DLA be reduced if we get carers allowance?

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