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rotoguys wrote: »

Plus Income Support??? and with no conditionality attached.

The poster may be better off claiming Income Support as a carer without claiming carer's allowance and letting her father claim the SDP on PC. However, the claimant may still have to attend WFI if claiming Income Support these are optional if you only claim Carer's Allowance.

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gem4 wrote: »

My dad is 77 and was awarded AA in Dec. My jcp adviser said I should apply for CA now because it will take the pressure off trying to find a job which fits in with his care because I wont be hounded into looking for work. I claimed CBJSA when I left work in Dec as I didnt know what else I could do.
She gave me a form to fill in, and said I am eligible for it. It states 35hr minimum care, but does not have a section asking what I do for him, when and for how long each day, nor does it say what constitutes 'care'.

He does not live with me, he lives alone. His AA states its for constant supervision with or without short breaks so that he's not a danger to himself and others.
I do not provide 'personal' care but do need to be with him when he goes out, shopping, bank, hospital, doctors etc, in addition to doing his housework, garden etc and making sure he keeps on top of his bills, bank statements, making phone calls on his behalf etc. Consequently I am still 'on call' even when I'm not physically with him. I am the only family member who lives close.

How do I prove to DWP the level of involvement I have with my dad if it doesn't ask for how my time is spent on the form, and is there anything that 'doesn't count' as care providing?
Its all very confusing, I'd be grateful for any guidance.

Hi, get social services to assess your Father. Explain his care needs and get as many 'hours' as you can for his care. Then look at getting direct payments from the LA to cover his needs and you should be able to get paid for this. Much more than CA if you get quite a few hours per week.

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d.wright117 wrote: »

Sorry to butt in but the replies intrigued me

My mum receives MRC + HRM, IS with the premium but lives with her friend who receives pension credit AND carers allowance - altho no amount of CA paid...

Is this correct or are they being wrongly paid? From comments and website you must live alone?

I don't think there's anything wrong with this. The issue with carers allowance/severe disability premium is only where the SDP recipient lives alone.