DLA - my Carer has left! what to do about the carers allowance

Mojisola

nannytone wrote: »

not really!
while the hisband is claiming carers allowance without doing any caring he is

claiming fraudulently
denying the OP a chanve to get someone else to fulfil that role
stopping the OP from claiming the SDP if no other adult lives with her ( if she hasnt got another carer lined up)

She can report him for claiming fraudulently but, because he is making the claim, the DWP won't cancel the claim if she phones up. They may investigate and chase him up but they won't close the claim on her sayso.

That's why I said he needs to tell them himself.

nannytone_2

but you suggested she do 'nothing'

if she didnt report it and he still continued to claim, it would never come to light that he was receiving a benefit he was not entitled to, and she was lose out as a result

pipkin71

Mojisola wrote: »

This would be a good time to get an assessment done by Social Services - for yourself and your SN child.

Agree with this.

daska

OK, let's break this down (I'm in a similar boat and have been through this )

DLA - you don't need to do anything

Carer's Allowance - I rang and informed them when my ex stopped fulfilling this role and I don't remember him having to ring them as well! Maybe I just hit the right person on a good day?

Severe Disability Premium - You need to ring and claim this.

ADULT social services - These are the people you need to contact with reference to YOUR needs. Your needs include support in your parenting role. I.E. making up any shortfall between the parenting you can do and what your average able bodied parent could do.

IF your children have needs that wouldn't normally be fulfilled by an average able bodied parent then, and only then, should Children's Services be actively involved. The onus is on Adult Services to support you in your parenting role to prevent your children being put at risk. Children's Services may be asked to be involved and do a core assessment but unless they identify any risks they'll then close the file.)

You might find the Disabled Parent's Network a useful resource.

HOWEVER! Depending on your income (not including DLA mobility, child maintenance, child benefit, child tax credits etc), getting help via Social Services may not prove cost effective. If you only need a few hours a week (unlikely I know if you're on mid/high rate care) then paying this out of your DLA is quite probably going to be cheaper. Social Services will charge you according to the Fairer Charging Policy which basically allows you the minimum the government says you need to live on plus 20(?)% and takes everything over this amount. My bill is in the region £300/month on DLA mid care and ESA work related activity group reduced by a. the difference between the rent I pay and the local housing allowance I receive, and b. the cost of disability related equipment/services etc which is spread over 10 years.

Hope that helps.

melsy27

Hi guys,

In response to some queries, we won on our appeal the judge at the tribrunal ordered as follows:

High rate carers allowance which my husband claimed for
and low rate mobility indefinaltey.

So I am still confused so sorry, but I have never been in this situation before. My husband cant receive the monies he has no bank account, it goes into mine, however I guess he could change it, if he has thought that far. I'm still not sure exactly what I am suppose to do or apply for if any??? thanks guys xxx

skintandscared_2

Can I just say you should not have to spend your money on cleaners and someone to do your ironing - you have two teenagers! Please ask them to give their mum some help and let you spend your money on things you really need!

pipkin71

skintandscared wrote: »

Can I just say you should not have to spend your money on cleaners and someone to do your ironing - you have two teenagers! Please ask them to give their mum some help and let you spend your money on things you really need!

My teenage girls are fantastic, helping with care needs, housework, things within the home.

I would also say, look for a young carer's group in your area, for your teenagers, if there are any, as they can offer some tremendous support for those who take on a caring role at a young age.

pipkin71

melsy27 wrote: »

Hi guys,

In response to some queries, we won on our appeal the judge at the tribrunal ordered as follows:

High rate carers allowance which my husband claimed for
and low rate mobility indefinaltey.

So I am still confused so sorry, but I have never been in this situation before. My husband cant receive the monies he has no bank account, it goes into mine, however I guess he could change it, if he has thought that far. I'm still not sure exactly what I am suppose to do or apply for if any??? thanks guys xxx

It is still very confusing, melsy. In order for your husband to receive carer's allowance, you need to be receiving high or medium level DLA care.

Can you have a look at your bank account online and see what the words written next to the care payment say?

Mojisola

melsy27 wrote: »

My husband is my carer at high rate carers allowance, we have recently be awarded this. However, he has decided to leave me now and now I don't know what to do about the carers allowance or how to get a new carer. I also have a special needs child and two teenagers. Can anyone help ,, many thanks

Mojisola wrote: »

You don't need to do anything about the CA. It's up to your husband to tell them that he is no longer your carer.

This would be a good time to get an assessment done by Social Services - for yourself and your SN child.

nannytone wrote: »

but you suggested she do 'nothing'

if she didnt report it and he still continued to claim, it would never come to light that he was receiving a benefit he was not entitled to, and she was lose out as a result

I didn't read "he has decided to leave me now" as "he has already left me and is fraudulently claiming CA". It doesn't sound as if he's even gone yet.

The facts still are that if melsy27 phoned up and said that he was no longer her carer, the DWP wouldn't stop his CA on her word just as they wouldn't stop her DLA if he phoned up and said she didn't need it any more.

If he has left and isn't caring for her, she could report him for fraud.

nannytone_2

melsy27 wrote: »

Hi guys,

In response to some queries, we won on our appeal the judge at the tribrunal ordered as follows:

High rate carers allowance which my husband claimed for
and low rate mobility indefinaltey.

So I am still confused so sorry, but I have never been in this situation before. My husband cant receive the monies he has no bank account, it goes into mine, however I guess he could change it, if he has thought that far. I'm still not sure exactly what I am suppose to do or apply for if any??? thanks guys xxx

this is where your are confused.
the tribunal didnt award your husband high rate carers allowance ,,, there is no such benefit.
they awarded yOU high rate care DLA, and as a result, your husband was able to claim carers alowance.
it is his carers allowance that should be stopped, as then someone else can claim it, if they meet the criteria, or you will receive an extra premium ( if you need to claim means tested benefits as a result of your marriage break down)