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Abdul Chaudhrey
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4 days 4 hours ago #309960 by Abdul Chaudhrey

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Can a person, who is getting care component of pip also get care allowance for her husband, who is getting both components of pip?

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2 days 20 hours ago #310009 by BIS

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Hi Abdul Chaudhrey

Yes, it is possible for someone to receive carers allowance and be on PIP. However, be aware that the DWP will question iany claimant of PIP if they have been awarded the care component, whether they are able to fulfil the requirements of 35 hrs a week care to their spouse. I know of someone who has a care award because of their own physical disabilities, but has carers allowance for the emotional support she has to give to her severely mentally ill husband.

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