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  • Charliebar84
    Charliebar84 Posts: 33 Forumite
    Oh ok. So after that long phone call. I’ll get nothing?!
  • bspm1
    bspm1 Posts: 332 Forumite
    Charliebar84 wrote: »
    Oh ok. So after that long phone call. I’ll get nothing?!

    Peace of mind that you know what the text message was about, that's something.
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,916 Forumite
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    Charliebar84 wrote: »
    Oh ok. So after that long phone call. I’ll get nothing?!
    No, not unless your father claims a qualifying benefit too.
  • Charliebar84
    Charliebar84 Posts: 33 Forumite
    bspm1 wrote: »
    Peace of mind that you know what the text message was about, that's something.


    True. At least it’s not another dreaded assessment
  • Charliebar84
    Charliebar84 Posts: 33 Forumite
    poppy12345 wrote: »
    No, not unless your father claims a qualifying benefit too.


    Here’s where I’m confused. I know I’ll not get any payment but it says you can if someone else makes payment to the landlord. My dad pays the rent so could that be classed as one of the criteria.

    As stated I know I won’t receive payment and that’s fine but it’s all very confusing.
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,916 Forumite
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    Charliebar84 wrote: »
    Here’s where I’m confused. I know I’ll not get any payment but it says you can if someone else makes payment to the landlord. My dad pays the rent so could that be classed as one of the criteria.

    As stated I know I won’t receive payment and that’s fine but it’s all very confusing.
    Your dad pays the rent because he's the tenant and this won't qualify you to receive the SDP unfortunately.
  • Charliebar84
    Charliebar84 Posts: 33 Forumite
    Just another quick question.

    If my dad gets Carers Allowance for my mum but not for me am I then eligible for SDP?
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,916 Forumite
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    Charliebar84 wrote: »
    Just another quick question.

    If my dad gets Carers Allowance for my mum but not for me am I then eligible for SDP?
    No, not unless your dad receives a qualifying benefit too such as DLA mid/high rate care, PIP daily living or Attendance Allowance.
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