can my husband claim carers allowence?

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tenabrown
tenabrown Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
edited July 2024 in Benefits and income

i wonder can some one help me i claim new style esa am in support group also pip can my husband claim carers allowence for mr

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing

    He can claim Carers allowance for looking after you if your PIP includes the daily living part. He must also not be earning more than £151/week.

    https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/eligibility

  • tenabrown
    tenabrown Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener

    thankyou so confusing will i lose my esa

  • tenabrown
    tenabrown Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing

    You’re welcome. Your ESA will not be affected.
    Have you checked entitlement to Universal Credit? you will need to claim as a couple because it’s a means tested benefit. If you have capital/savings of more than £16,000 you’re excluded from claiming.

    Your ESA will continue as normal but be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.

  • tenabrown
    tenabrown Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener

    thankyou

  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing

    Hi @tenabrown, a warm welcome to the community 😊 I hope the weather is treating you well today, not too warm or wet! I'm glad you've already received help about your question regarding carers allowance.

    You could also check what other benefits you might be eligible for with a benefits calculator like at Turn2Us: Turn2us Benefits Calculator

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