Hi, my name is Jace55! Do I apply for carers?

Jace55
Jace55 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited March 2024 in Benefits and income
hi i’m 57 on pip for last 15years my wife is my carer, unfortunately she is now on pip, we also get esa , is it a good idea for me to try for carers for her as i am on higher rate pip . thank you

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    More information is needed before I can advise you. Does her PIP include the daily living part?

    Are there any adults living with you? If so are they either registered blind or do they claim a qualifying disability benefit their self, such as PIP daily living, DLA mid/high rate care or AA?

    Who's the main claimant of the ESA claim?
  • Jace55
    Jace55 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    i am main esa claimant,and am on higher rate mobility, my wife is on lower rate mobility, i have my 15yr daughter and a 22yr son who works full time living at home . hope this helps 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Thank you, that helps. The reason I asked that was because of the Severe Disability Premium but because your son lives at home you won’t be entitled to that unless he claims a qualifying disability benefit himself.

    Yes, you can claim carers allowance for looking after your wife. The quickest way to claim is online. If her PIP was awarded within the last 3 months then you can ask for it to be backdated to the start of your claim. Your weekly income will increase by £42.75/week. 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @jace55

    I see Poppy has been able to help with your query. I just wanted to welcome you to the community! :) 
  • Jace55
    Jace55 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    thank you it’s lovely to have somewhere that can help.

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