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Can I swap Carers Allowance for ESA...?
Jam_Buttie
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As the title says really.... Can I swap my Carers Allowance for ESA? Someone muttered something to me a few weeks back but not sure if it was tru or not...
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Are you incapable of work?Gone ... or have I?0
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http://www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect/moneyandlegal/otherbenefits/Pages/EmploymentandSupportAllowance.aspx
is this any help at all?0 -
I gave up my full time job to become my OH's carer.0
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Jam_Buttie wrote: »I gave up my full time job to become my OH's carer.
If you are not unwell you cannot claim ESA. What does your partner claim?
Edit: Have just seen your other post. Your partner receives IB and DLA. You are claiming the correct benefit for your circumstances.Gone ... or have I?0
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