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Re Carers

My friend gets carers allowance for her son, but has now been diagnosed with degenerative illness herself she has applied for P.I.P and has had to give up work, will she get carers allowance as she gets it for her son.
Thank you
Kim

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  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    As long as still meets the criteria for carers.
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  • cupcake87
    cupcake87 Posts: 60 Forumite
    Thank you very much for the info.
    Kim
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    If she doesn't have a partner, she can claim income support on the basis of being a carer. They will deduct carers allowance from the income support and will add a carers premium on top.
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