Work Pension

emily_jackson

Whilst working at Asda I paid into their private pension scheme, but had to leave in 2009 to care for my husband when he became ill. I'm still at home caring for him full time. Am I able to cash it in now?

dano17439

if youre under 55, then no

emily_jackson

No, I'm 34 this year. I know that you can claim Prudential pensions early if you have to give up work due to ill health, I just wondered if you could if you were forced into giving up work due having to care for someone. Thanks anyway

kangoora

You may be able to claim Carers Allowance

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/money-matters/claiming-benefits/carers-allowance/about-carers-allowance/

For more details on this maybe try the benefits board?

greenglide

Attendance Allowance is only payable if over SPa.

DLA (now PIP) or ESA (changing to UC ) would seem more appropriate.

atush

No, you cant have your pension at 34.