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Can a parent claim cares allowance

terrenceterrence Member Posts: 14 Listener
edited April 2019 in Parents, carers and disabled parents
my question is can a father claim carers allowance for his daughter. She receives pip the father receives dla they don't live in the same house though
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  • Ami2301Ami2301 Community Co-Production Group Posts: 7,912 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @terrence you can find all the information you need to know about Carer's Allowance here. If you have any further questions then please do not hesitate to ask! :)
    Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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  • terrenceterrence Member Posts: 14 Listener
    Thank you for your reply. I'm still confused because I claim UC . I read that claiming carers allowance will affect my u c??
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  • Adrian_ScopeAdrian_Scope Testing team Posts: 8,057

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    Hi @terrence, if you claim Carer's Allowance it is then deducted £ for £ out of your Universal Credit award as it is considered income. However, while you're claiming CA they will be making NI contributions for you.
    There is also a Carer's Element to Universal Credit which can be claimed by carers. You can claim this AND Carer's Allowance. 
    If you're unsure how to do this, put a note on your Universal Credit journal and speak to your case manager about it who will be able to help.

    Do let me know if you have any other questions!
    Community Manager
    Scope

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  • terrenceterrence Member Posts: 14 Listener
    Thank you so much
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