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Who can claim Carers Allowance?
gemstargirl
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I receive MRC & LRM and as such somebody that 'cares' for me can claim the above benefit.
My husband can't claim it, even though he cares for me for at least 49 hours a week, as he works full time (35 hours) and earns a reasonable income.
Our daughter has just left school and is 16. She may go to college or just look for a job. According to the rules she is able to claim the benefit. Except she has not to be in full time education.
It seems a shame that this benefit is available and there is no one to claim it and £55 is not something to be disregarded in this day and age. Additionally, she would be entitled to IS I think if I can put her down as my carer.
What is meant by full time education?
It would be good for her if she could have an income so that she is independent.
My husband can't claim it, even though he cares for me for at least 49 hours a week, as he works full time (35 hours) and earns a reasonable income.
Our daughter has just left school and is 16. She may go to college or just look for a job. According to the rules she is able to claim the benefit. Except she has not to be in full time education.
It seems a shame that this benefit is available and there is no one to claim it and £55 is not something to be disregarded in this day and age. Additionally, she would be entitled to IS I think if I can put her down as my carer.
What is meant by full time education?
It would be good for her if she could have an income so that she is independent.
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I don't know if you've joined this site to cause trouble but you certainly seem to be doing so. As your grand daughter is not in fact your carer then it would be fraud if she were to claim carers allowance on your behalf."You've been reading SOS when it's just your clock reading 5:05 "0
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gemstargirl wrote: »What is meant by full time education?
The basic definition of full time education is either that the course which is being studied is classed as full time by the provider (school, college, university).
Or that the course requires attendance for 21 hours or more a week.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Caringforsomeone/DG_100125250 -
Does she actually care for you?gemstargirl wrote: »I receive MRC & LRM and as such somebody that 'cares' for me can claim the above benefit.
My husband can't claim it, even though he cares for me for at least 49 hours a week, as he works full time (35 hours) and earns a reasonable income.
Our daughter has just left school and is 16. She may go to college or just look for a job. According to the rules she is able to claim the benefit. Except she has not to be in full time education.
It seems a shame that this benefit is available and there is no one to claim it and £55 is not something to be disregarded in this day and age. Additionally, she would be entitled to IS I think if I can put her down as my carer.
What is meant by full time education?
It would be good for her if she could have an income so that she is independent.I made a mistake once, believeing people on the internet were my virtual friends. It won't be a mistake that I make again!0 -
sammyjammy wrote: »I don't know if you've joined this site to cause trouble but you certainly seem to be doing so. As your grand daughter is not in fact your carer then it would be fraud if she were to claim carers allowance on your behalf.
Sorry my mistake, daughter not grand daughter!! Had something on my mind.
No not at all. She could do the caring instead of my husband. It would keep her occupied and receive an income for it. She lives with us anyhow.
My husband would then have more free time for himself.0 -
The basic definition of full time education is either that the course which is being studied is classed as full time by the provider (school, college, university).
Or that the course requires attendance for 21 hours or more a week.
Thank you for that. That answers the question.
She could still go to college if she wanted to but part time.0 -
cosmic-dust wrote: »Does she actually care for you?
Not at the moment. But she could take over from my husband.
We are just trying to find out what is the best way that someone could claim Carers Allowance. It is a shame it is not being taken up.
And it seems that if we go that route, she could claim IS as well as she is a carer.0 -
How does your daughter feel about becoming your full time carer?This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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gemstargirl wrote: »Our daughter has just left school and is 16. She may go to college or just look for a job. According to the rules she is able to claim the benefit. Except she has not to be in full time education.
It's nearing the end of October......it seems odd that your daughter has only just left school? Pupils that leave school at 16 do so in July.0 -
caring for someone doesn't give them independence - it ties them to the person that they care for and can limit their social life, educational opportunities, chances of a career, as well as being hard financially.
Yes, carers can claim IS as well as CA, but you don't get the full amount of IS. Instead, a carer's premium is added, then the £55.55 CA is subtracted, so IS is only about £40 a week. IS+CA= around £95 a week, maybe £96 when you take into account the pence value.
Speaking as a carer, it can be isolating, hard work, and undervalued by society (though not necessarily by the person you provide care for). It isn't something that I would recommend at 16, no matter how much of a shame it is that £55 isn't being claimed.0 -
xXMessedUpXx wrote: »How does your daughter feel about becoming your full time carer?
She is up for it if it means she can have more money in her pocket and she doesn't have to sign on anymore.0
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