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6 days 9 hours ago - 1 hour 20 minutes ago #313786 by fiona
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I am supporting the mom of a young man who has recently decided staying in specialised education is not for him and is therefore remining at home with a care package aimed at progressing him, at some point, to independent living. As part of this plan, he will be receiving respite every weekend. He will have respite for 3 days (2 nights) every weekend. He ahs recently applied for UC and receives E rate of PIP (both components). His mom receives CA for him. The question is will this type of respite impact his benefits (PIP) at all. I am aware of the linking rule for respite but am not sure that, in these circumstances ie that is part of a care package to which he will be contributing) if those same rules apply. Obviously, if he loses his PIP then his mom will lose the CA and they will all be at home the majority of the time. I would be most grateful if you could provide any further advice on this issue or point me in the right direction.
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45 minutes ago #313966 by BIS
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Hi Fiona
Your question is outside the remit of the forum, but I happened to have this information from someone who has knowledge of this field, but I can't answer any queries you may have about it and you need to find your own expert.
PIP is not lost (but it will be assessed as income for the client contribution to the local authority)
Carer’s allowance is still payable, provided his mom still does at least 35 hours of care in the week, and under the earnings limit.
Details of the assessment can be found here.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/pay...are-and-support-home
You might find these links useful:
These are the regulations (an awareness of them is useful if the authority tries to overcharge)
The Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) Regulations 2014
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2672/contents
And here in the Care Act, sections 14 and 17:
UK Public General Acts 2014 c. 23 PART 1 Charging and assessing financial...Section 14
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/section/14
And here:
UK Public General Acts 2014 c. 23 PART 1Charging and assessing financial...Section 17
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/section/17
Social care - charging for care and support 2026 to 2027: local authority circular
www.gov.uk/government/publications/socia...authorities-2026-to-
2027/social-care-charging-for-care-and-support-2026-to-2027-local-authority-circular
BIS
Your question is outside the remit of the forum, but I happened to have this information from someone who has knowledge of this field, but I can't answer any queries you may have about it and you need to find your own expert.
PIP is not lost (but it will be assessed as income for the client contribution to the local authority)
Carer’s allowance is still payable, provided his mom still does at least 35 hours of care in the week, and under the earnings limit.
Details of the assessment can be found here.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/pay...are-and-support-home
You might find these links useful:
These are the regulations (an awareness of them is useful if the authority tries to overcharge)
The Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) Regulations 2014
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2672/contents
And here in the Care Act, sections 14 and 17:
UK Public General Acts 2014 c. 23 PART 1 Charging and assessing financial...Section 14
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/section/14
And here:
UK Public General Acts 2014 c. 23 PART 1Charging and assessing financial...Section 17
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/section/17
Social care - charging for care and support 2026 to 2027: local authority circular
www.gov.uk/government/publications/socia...authorities-2026-to-
2027/social-care-charging-for-care-and-support-2026-to-2027-local-authority-circular
BIS
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