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5 years 7 months ago #219452 by micksville
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Hi, I am trying to advise a close friend of mine who is a carer for his brother.What are the rules for claiming carers allowance for someone who has failed their DLA to PIP medical. The person in question is planning to appeal but I am trying to ascertain whether it is possible for him to continue claiming carers allowance for his brother whilst that appeal is pending. Any help much appreciated as I can't seem to find the relevant answers in the appeals section. Thanks
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5 years 7 months ago #219463 by Gordon
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I'm afraid the CA is only payable if there is an enabling award in place.
In theory, it is possible to claim Universal Credit as a Carer and to receive a Carers element for providing substantial care but I am struggling to find any documentation on this and I know of nobody who is actually doing this. I would not go down this route without getting face to face advice first.
If the caree overturns the Decision and receives a PIP Daily Living award then a new claim for CA can be made backdated to the date of the PIP award, providing they can show that the caring was still provided to the necessary 35 hours a week and that their income did not preclude payment of the CA.
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I'm afraid the CA is only payable if there is an enabling award in place.
In theory, it is possible to claim Universal Credit as a Carer and to receive a Carers element for providing substantial care but I am struggling to find any documentation on this and I know of nobody who is actually doing this. I would not go down this route without getting face to face advice first.
If the caree overturns the Decision and receives a PIP Daily Living award then a new claim for CA can be made backdated to the date of the PIP award, providing they can show that the caring was still provided to the necessary 35 hours a week and that their income did not preclude payment of the CA.
Gordon
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5 years 7 months ago #219465 by micksville
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OK Thanks Gordon....His brother is on ESA the UC bandwagon hasn't reached their region yet. I think he was hoping he could still claim interim CA payments whilst appeal was ongoing but it seems not Thanks anyway.
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