Carers allowance

willow_rose1004

Hello. 

So I’m new to possibly claiming carers allowance. My daughter has recently received middle rate care element. I’m unsure whether or not I’d be entitled to claiming carers. 

Obviously I care for her 35+ hours, but as I work 22 hours (38 weeks of the year) it puts me over the £128 a week earnings but I do pay out a little bit of child care for her and my other daughter. When I’ve done the entitled to calculate it says I maybe eligible for it but I’m unsure if I am, I’m wondering if anyone else is/has the same sort of situation that can tell me there stories, successful or not?! Whether it’s worth me trying or not? 

Many thanks 

poppy12345

This part of the forum is generally very quiet. You'll have more help if you post your question over on the welfare benefits section of the forum.

Here. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/benefits-tax-credits