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Carer`s Credit and Work Experience.
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8 years 10 months ago #136813 by weymouth321
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Hello,
I am claiming ESA I/R , in the Wrag Group. I also claim DLA low care rate.
My Jobcentre Disability Advisor : I see every 2-3 weeks.
She is aware I share the care for our Mum , whom has mixed dementia and lives alone.
I am thinking of claiming Carer`s Credit ; 20 hrs per week. I realise one does not get
paid for this. Only for Carer`s Allowance which 35 hrs per week is too much for me
with RA.
When I asked Disability Advisor how many hrs per week on Work Experience she
is looking at ? She said 16 per week. Am I obliged to do this Work Experience, them
knowing that I look out to Mum , whom I don't wish to see in a home ?
I am claiming ESA I/R , in the Wrag Group. I also claim DLA low care rate.
My Jobcentre Disability Advisor : I see every 2-3 weeks.
She is aware I share the care for our Mum , whom has mixed dementia and lives alone.
I am thinking of claiming Carer`s Credit ; 20 hrs per week. I realise one does not get
paid for this. Only for Carer`s Allowance which 35 hrs per week is too much for me
with RA.
When I asked Disability Advisor how many hrs per week on Work Experience she
is looking at ? She said 16 per week. Am I obliged to do this Work Experience, them
knowing that I look out to Mum , whom I don't wish to see in a home ?
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8 years 10 months ago #136821 by Gordon
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Josie
I'm afraid that the Carer's Credit will not exempt you from Work Related Activity and as you are receiving ESA you are already getting NI Credits that count towards a Full State pension, so I am not sure that there is any value in you claiming the Carers Credit.
If your advisor is mandating that your carry out Work Experience then you risk having your ESA sanctioned if you do not do so.
Gordon
I'm afraid that the Carer's Credit will not exempt you from Work Related Activity and as you are receiving ESA you are already getting NI Credits that count towards a Full State pension, so I am not sure that there is any value in you claiming the Carers Credit.
If your advisor is mandating that your carry out Work Experience then you risk having your ESA sanctioned if you do not do so.
Gordon
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8 years 10 months ago #137041 by weymouth321
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Thank you. I worry that, due to the RA ; I shall not be able to do many hours of work experience. During the afternoons, I often have to stop everything to lie down and rest, even after sitting.
Jobcentre disability advisor has not actually said whether this work experience is mandatory or not. I shall ask. Only they have a new boss whom is coming down hard on them all.
Many thanks again.
Jobcentre disability advisor has not actually said whether this work experience is mandatory or not. I shall ask. Only they have a new boss whom is coming down hard on them all.
Many thanks again.
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