Going on holiday whilst claiming Carers allowance

Troutwrestler

Does anyone know how going on holiday affects carers allowance. I claim this for looking after my daughter and she would obviously be going with me.

We would be abroad for approx 3 weeks? So I'm wondering before I book anything if this is going to affect anything?

TIA

[Deleted User]

as its 3 weeks and you will still be caring then i would say not

pmlindyloo

If you claim Carer's Allowance you can go on holiday for up to 4 weeks out of a 26 week period without it affecting your benefit.

You should inform the office that deals with your benefit that you will be away.

https://www.gov.uk/claiming-benefits-move-travel-abroad/illness-injury-and-disability-benefits

toomuchinfo

As your daughter will be going with you, you will not be having a 'break from caring', and as it's only 3 weeks, there is no problem at all.

Troutwrestler

Thanks all

mummyroysof3

Seeing this thread made me panic. I did more caring for my son while we was on holiday though cos his sleeping was worse than at home lol