To register as a carer or not?
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Sorry_Susan
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I have now realised that I have my very own label - I am a carer for my disabled adult daughter and autistic teenager. I thought I was just a mum, but realised that I am a mum and carer.
I now need to decide wether to register as a carer. How do I register and where? Should I register?
Advise please.
I now need to decide wether to register as a carer. How do I register and where? Should I register?
Advise please.
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Hi,You can tell your GP so that it will be put onto your records but that's really about it when you "register" as a carer.If either of your children claim PIP daily living or DLA mid/high rate care then claiming carers allowance maybe possible depending on your circumstances.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Yes that was essentially going to be my reply too
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Thank you for asking @Chloe_Scope
Today is much better. One of your colleagues have given me useful information and made the necessary soothing noises. Sometimes empathy and understanding is all one needs.
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I'm so glad to hear this @Sorry_Susan! Understanding really can make a difference!
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Hi, I am thankful that I have carers....hubby being my main one, and a lovely lass who has been with me for 9 years.
I also have a variety of women from a care agency looking after me.
Without these people, I would be lost!
Thankyou!
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Hi @Sorry_Susan,
I just thought I would ask again if you have claimed Carers Allowance if one of your daughters has the required level of DLA/PIP?
Even if you do not get a payment you can get credits towards your National Insurance record.Joanne
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How where do I register for that? I am a bit like a hamster an a wheel at the moment.
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Sorry_Susan said:How where do I register for that? I am a bit like a hamster an a wheel at the moment.
You can't claim for the carers allowance or the carers credits unless your daughters claims a qualifying benefit such as DLA mid/high rate care or PIP daily living.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
We have a PIP appointment at the end of Feb. Will keep running the wheel for now.
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Please do let us know how the appointment goes @Sorry_Susan.Scope
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Im sure it is in the link Poppy posted but your own income (if you have any paid work yourself) is limited if you claim carer's allowance. I cant remember the exact figure.
When my son was born, i gave up my career.
I didnt work at all for 2yrs but then re trained as a childminder and it was brilliant as it really fitted in with being there for him and earning at the same time.
When he was around 9/10 he went through a stage of being quite difficult to manage due to severe problems with constipation. I wont give too much detail as it wasnt pleasant but suffice it to say i had a lot of extra washing to do and it was very stressful all round for a few years.
I looked into the carers allowance then as things were getting on top of me but i would have had to give up my childminding and i decided to battle through and carry on.
Just something to be aware of if you do paid work or plan to do paid work in future. -
Hi,
Just thought I would confirm that the earnings limit for Carers Allowance is £123.
Joanne
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