Young carers allowance?

Paparika

I am disabled, i have Uvitis and being investigated for MS and RA

Uvitis alone does not warrant me able to claim DLA or carers allowance,
But after having such a bad time at work as my short term memory seems to be failing me (don't know why) i am not learning as quick as they would want me to and i have my formal capability meeting tomorrow (another story, union backing me and disability forum too)

My son (14) has had to help me so much the last few weeks whilst i have been in so much joint pain that i feel so proud of him, i understand there is a young carers allowance, would i be able to (or could he) claim for this, i am working part time, so only get my wages and small amount of wtc and ctc, i'm struggling financially to give him pocket money.

I used to be a young carer when i was a child 20 odd years ago, there was no such thing back then, although i did win child of achievement at the time.

I would like to think he is entitled to the Yca, not just for the money, but for the support they give.

any advice please?

Js_Other_Half

I'm not aware of a young carers allowance, but have a look at the carers website:
http://www.carers.org/search/?q=young+carers

Paparika

ahhh lovely thanks, this should help, he may not be entitled to financial stuff but importantly support :T

beaniebabe

Paparika wrote: »

I am disabled, i have Uvitis and being investigated for MS and RA

Uvitis alone does not warrant me able to claim DLA or carers allowance,
But after having such a bad time at work as my short term memory seems to be failing me (don't know why) i am not learning as quick as they would want me to and i have my formal capability meeting tomorrow (another story, union backing me and disability forum too)

My son (14) has had to help me so much the last few weeks whilst i have been in so much joint pain that i feel so proud of him, i understand there is a young carers allowance, would i be able to (or could he) claim for this, i am working part time, so only get my wages and small amount of wtc and ctc, i'm struggling financially to give him pocket money.

I used to be a young carer when i was a child 20 odd years ago, there was no such thing back then, although i did win child of achievement at the time.

I would like to think he is entitled to the Yca, not just for the money, but for the support they give.

any advice please?

I am uncertain as to whether there is a young carers allowance but where I live, in Derbyshire there is a young carers support service. They work with young people who care for a relative and take them out doing something that they are interested in. They also pay for the cost of most activities. Well done to your son! :T there is no wonder you are proud of him! He sounds like a lovely lad:A

starchild1972

there is no carers allowance for under 16s or those who attend college for more than 21 hrs a week or those who earn more than £95 a week.