Income Support & Carer's Allowance

donna110883

I am looking for some advise. I currently get Income support as I am a single parent, allowance is £71.00 per week.

I have just put in a claim for Carer's Allowance for my mother as I have moved in with her due to health implications.

I understand she will loose money from her Imcome Support.

Will my Imcome Support money change from £71.00 per week? And how much Carer's Allowance will i be entitlied to?

Many Thanks
Donna

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http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/MoneyMatters/DG_10037637

Cpt.Scarlet

I would get advice as to whether this is the best solution for you both.

Whilst you will get paid CA, it will be deducted from your IS £ for £ so there will be no nett increase (there may be a disregard for the first £5), however, you will also receive the the Carers Premium which will increase your payments by about £32/w.

However, if your mother lives alone, she may receive the Severe Disability Premium of £58 which she will lose if you claim CA.

anmarj

Cpt.Scarlet wrote: »

However, if your mother lives alone, she may receive the Severe Disability Premium of £58 which she will lose if you claim CA.

daughter has stated she has moved in with her mum so her mum is going to lose the premium anyway.