Carers allowance- can I switch from looking after my husband to my son?

vixy7 · August 2018

Hi I'm after some advice regarding carers allowance. I care for my husband who is epileptic he recives lower rate mobility and middle rate care as he receives middle rate care I claim carers allowance. My son is Autisc and recieves middle rate care. So i was just wondering can I switch from being my husband carer to my sons carer ? My husband has to apply for pip soon as his Dla award is due to end early next year ,if he fails to be awarded pip can i just swap my carers allowance to be my sons carer or will i need to re apply for carers allowance?

Ami2301 · August 2018

Hi @vixy7
Welcome to the community! Unfortunately I am unsure however members of the community may know and will contact you soon

vixy7 · August 2018

Thank you Ami2301

BenefitsTrainingCo · August 2018

Hi @vixy7

Unfortunately to switch to being your son's carer you will have to re-claim CA for him, as a full claim needs to be made each time, to ensure all the correct details are captured.

It's not a complex process though, you can even claim online https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/how-to-claim

You will also need to end the claim for your husband by calling or writing to Carer's Allowance.

If your husband is awarded PIP daily living though, then it'd be sensible for you to continue to claim for him, and for him to claim CA for your son (unless you're on Universal Credit) as you could then get the benefit of two carer premiums.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,

Mary

noddysgirl · September 2018

I claim carers allowance for my husband but considering finishing work
im not of retirement age yet
but can claim a small works pension
will it affect my careers allowance it’s only about just over £60 per month

Carers allowance- can I switch from looking after my husband to my son?

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