Hi, my name is zico14! My friend claims PIP, can he also claim Carer's Allowance?

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zico14
zico14 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited October 2021 in Benefits and income
My friend looks after me on a daily basis I've got chronic rheumatoid arthritis he claims pip for his mental health condition but does everything for Mr can he claim carers allowance even though he claims pip 

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    Yes he can claim carers as long as he is eligible 

    If he cares for you for over 35 hours a week and his earnings are below the threshold 

    If you claim sdp this would stop so be aware 

  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    Is he claiming any other benefits besides PIP?
  • zico14
    zico14 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Yes esa
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    zico14 said:
    Yes esa
    Do you know if this is income based ESA or is it contribution based ESA or new style ESA?