Carers that are self employed
janconzt1
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I’m trying to find out if my partner claims carers for me will it effect his existing claim for housing benefit and will he have to go on universal credit
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Hi,For your partner to claim carers allowance for looking after you, you must claim a qualifying benefit such as mid/high rate care DLA or PIP daily living.He mustn't earn anymore than £123 per week after deductions. It's also a taxable benefit. It could affect his housing benefit depending on circumstances. No, he won't have to claim UC because carers allowance isn't part of UC.If you do claim a qualifying benefit and you live alone, your partner claiming carers allowance could affect your benefits if you're claiming the severe disability premium. https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/eligibility
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Hi my partner only earns about £80 so presently gets full housing , we don’t live together and I’m on standard rate living x
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May i ask what other benefits you claim and do you live alone?
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I lim on universal credit which includes my bereavement benefit and my daughter lives with me she has severe adhd
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Then if he claims carers allowance for looking after you then it won't affect your benefits. He will need to tell his local council that he's claiming it and it's also a taxable benefit.
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