Carers Allowance and Private Pension

SHIRLEYELIZABETH
SHIRLEYELIZABETH Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
in Benefits and income

Hi was wondering if you could help me I get Carers Allowance for my son and I have a small amount in my private pension £8000 I want to left this as a Lump sum and use for luxuries Will this affect my Carers Allowance ??Is the lump sum classed as income??I earn £6000 a year in my part time job 😀

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  • DuffersMum
    DuffersMum Online Community Member Posts: 204 Empowering

    I know private pensions aren’t taken into account for carers allowance but I’m not sure about the lump sum aspect

  • DuffersMum
    DuffersMum Online Community Member Posts: 204 Empowering

    However a quick google seems to imply it won’t make any difference to claiming carers allowance as it’s not earned income but it might be worth ringing them get to get official confirmation

  • SHIRLEYELIZABETH
    SHIRLEYELIZABETH Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener

    Thank you

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