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Louis1
Louis1 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
edited October 2021 in Benefits and financial support
Hi there, hope everyones ok, I have a question about carers allowance and if it will affect my brothers benefits if I claim it.  Up until now I have been working part time but earning over the threshold to claim CA; I am now redundant and wish to claim but only if it does not affect my brothers money.
He is single and lives alone, he is in receipt of  ESA and PIP (enhanced rate for both care and mobility).  I have been told that in the past because he was in receipt of severe disability premium, he would lose out if I claimed CA but under ESA there is no SDP, therefore they don't take it off him; is this correct.
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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,621 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Louis1 welcome to scope, there is SDP with ESA I get it, there isn't though with universal credit.
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  • Louis1
    Louis1 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
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    HI woodbine and thanks for your reply, it looks like I'll be signing on then. Hopefully a part time job will come along. 
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  • Ails
    Ails Community member Posts: 2,256 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Louis1 and welcome to the Community.  It's nice to meet you.  I hope you've found @woodbine's information to be helpful.  I don't have anything to add, just wanted to welcome you.  I hope you enjoy your time with us on the forum.  All the best.  :smile:
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  • Louis1
    Louis1 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
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    Thanks for the welcome Aild
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