carers allowance poser?

bigjluk

hi,i own a property that my dad and myself lives in,he is 77 and obviously with age it is getting harder to care for himself ,when or if the time comes for help,if i gave up full time work would i be able to claim carers allowance ,and approx how much per week.any help appreciated.

LindseyandMatthew

hi I'm not sure if you can claim it but its currnebtly £53.55 per week, hope someone can help you more!

Zara33

To get carers allowance he must either be getting AA or DLA.

ETA: more info
Carer's Allowance is a taxable benefit to help people who look after someone who is disabled. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person that you care for.
Who can get Carer's Allowance?





You may be able to get Carer's Allowance if you are aged 16 or over and spend at least 35 hours a week caring for a person who gets either:

• Attendance Allowance
• Disability Living Allowance at the middle or highest rate for personal care
• Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
• Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/MoneyMatters/DG_10012522

AsknAnswer

To claim carers allowance, you would need to be caring for your dad for 35 hours or more per week. He would need to be in receipt of either: Attendance Allowance, disability living allowance at the middle or higher rate, Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit, or Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic rate with a War Disablement Pension. If your father does not get one of the above named benefits, you will not be eligible for carers allowance.

The rate is £53.10 per week, reduced penny by penny for any other benefit you receive.

If dad needs care, and you don't qualify for carers allowance, he MAY be able to apply for "direct payments" from the local authority. HE would need to firstly be assessed by social work for his care needs.