Re-apply for Jobseeker Support, Sole Parent Support, Temporary Additional Support and more. For example, you might be able to apply for Universal Credit, Income Support, or a Council Tax Reduction if you are eligible. Who has either Attendance Allowance or the middle or high rate care component of Disability Living Allowance or Constant Attendance Allowance of £66.40 or over (Part of War Disablement Pension or Industrial Injuries) and from April 2013 the Daily Living Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).You do not have to be related to this person, or living with them. You should receive some money in the next week . You must be caring for someone who has in payment or is waiting to hear about a claim for, D.L.A middle or high rate care or A.A any rate or PIP Daily Living. Who lives alone, and has Pension Credit and A.A. Hopefully it will be processed soon. I have been finding it difficult at the Jobcentre when I go into sign on. It's all confusing for me. I have no savings. It will be back paid to the date on your form. Is this correct?A. Do I have a claim for CA. This limit does not stop you getting the additional element in your UC claim as UC has no earnings limit.If your partner earns over £39.75 weekly you will be unable to have an addition for them, no new additions allowed after April 2010, if your partner earns over £230 in any week you lose an addition for one child, and for each £31 over this amount you lose for another child. As this is less than I have with Carers Allowance, do I have to claim this pension in November?A. In Scotland see below for more info:YOUNG CARERS HEREOTHER CARERS HEREWhat is it?This is an allowance at £67.25 weekly for people who spends at least 35 hours each week caring for a severely disabled person. You are unable to be paid both of these benefits at the same time. Talk to other parents about benefits and entitlements, whether you have questions about Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) applications, maintenance payments or tax credits. I look after my disabled mother. I have been told that I should receive about £51 per week Retirement Pension. Sent from my iPhone using Netmums mobile app, Hi I literally just got my letter threw explaining it all. Even if you are eligible. I did ask about claiming I.S as a carer, but was told that I could not claim I.S as a carer due to not also claiming CA. You should claim online or by using form DS700 available at benefits agencies or advice centres. Hi. I do look after him, but do not feel that I will be entitled.A. Income-related Employment and Support Allowance. She has A.A at the high rate £89.15 weekly. Can you help? Do note, while we always aim to give you accurate product info at the point of publication, unfortunately price and terms of products and deals can always be changed by the provider afterwards, so double check first. If you go into hospital your C.A. My spouse works full time. You can get C.A if you have never worked. If you already receive the same amount or more from any of the following benefits, Severe Disablement Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Contributory Employment Support Allowance, Contribution Based Jobseekers, State Training Allowance, Unemployability Supplement, Retirement Pension, or Widows Benefits.The C.A. Your mother should also seek advice about her Council Tax and her other benefit entitlement.............................................................................................Q. I am about to turn Pension Age November. This is called the ‘Carer Addition’. Thanks for replying, Hi I literally just got my letter threw explaining it all. Note that if the disabled person is in hospital for over four weeks, or for children 12 weeks, they will lose their qualifying benefit for you to be able to claim C.A., so your C.A. They said I'd given enough info for it to be considered. I phoned my local Benefits Agency to ask about Carers Allowance and was told that as I had ESA there was no point in me claiming, as I would not be paid any Carers Allowance. Other Reclaiming: Mortgage Fees, Council Tax etc, Pensions, Annuities & Retirement Planning, Report Holiday Deals, Bargains & Special Offers, Martin's Blogs & Appearances & MoneySavingExpert in the News. Tax implications. I have requested Back pay from income support and my advisor says I've provided enough info for this to be considered and it's gone for processing. Hopefully it will be processed soon. I've applied for CA 7 days ago, have you started being paid yet? If you are actually paid ANY Carers Allowance or the Carer Element in UC the person you care for will not receive the Severe Disability Premium (£66.95 wkly) in their Income Support (I.S), Income Based Jobseekers (IBJSA), Pension Credit, Housing and Council Tax benefits calculations. I care for my partner and trying to work out approx payments. As we have said before, if you or any member of your family is awarded D.L.A for the first time or a higher level of D.L.A. However you should still claim Carers Allowance, you will not receive payment, but you will be eligible for the Carer Premium in your ESA applicable amount. As they expect me to be available for work a lot more than I am able to allow, due to caring. Sent from my SM-G920F using Netmums mobile app, Maternity allowance and sure start maternity grant. My son aged 4 has only just been awarded the middle rate care of D.L.A (£59.70 wk), due to his illness. Maternity allowance and tax credit payment dates over christmas/newyear. Thank you! What the Benefit Agency is saying is correct. You are here: Benefits Guides | Carers AllowanceCarers Allowance The Carer's Support Grant is automatically paid to people getting Carer's Allowance in June of each year. If you also have Attendance Allowance, PIP or Disability Living Allowance Etc yourself.If you are paid C.A. Rental income from renting a room in your house is included. Carers allowance is payable IF the person claiming earns less than £120 per week, it's not based on household income. Claim on 0800 0 55 66 88 or by using form A1 available from Benefits Agencies.............................................................................................Q. I look after my mother who lives alone and has A.A high rate and Pension Credit. I got accepted for income support and i claim carers allowance it works out at £45 per week paid fourtnightly and then my carers i get weekly so it is the £62:10 it will say in your letter that you get the income support and the premium which will be around 103 per week then they deduct the carers allowance and that leaves the £45 per week. I know that if I do claim CA my mother will lose a lot of her benefit. This does not apply now as Income Support is no longer available for most new claims.A. Sent from my iPhone using Netmums mobile app, Thank you I read online you get £45 from income support but then I read it's £35 so not too sure. I don't know if I will get all the back pay as it's 16 weeks worth of back pay I've requested so not sure how it all works. My question is, has any one been successful with getting back pay from income support and how much do you get per week. Do not claim until you and your mother have a benefit check done. Always remember anyone can post on the MSE forums, so it can be very different from our opinion. To be eligible for I.S, and therefore not be required to sign on or be available for work. is not means tested and does not depend on your previous years National Insurance Contributions, it is taxable. READ MORE- Carers Allowance rate 2020: Is carers allowance … If Income related ESA was possible then they would need to claim as a couple. before the date you claim and can show that you meet all the qualifying conditions then C.A. I have I.S as a single parent with two young children. Industrial Injuries Benefit (Diseases and Deafness). You must backdate the claim to when your son's award started..............................................................................................Q. I care for and live alone with my disabled mother in her house. The gross rental income is assessed and you cannot deduct mortgage payments or other expenses. Rental income from the letting of property or land (the capital value is not assessed). I'm hoping it's sorted next week been awful only having £62 a week coming in. Editor, Marcus Herbert. Declare income, wages deduction calculator and tables. If the person you care for has claimed or is trying to increase their existing Attendance Allowance (AA) or Disability Living Allowance (D.L.A) or PIP award but is still waiting for a decision you will have three months from the letter awarding the qualifying benefit or increase to claim Carers Allowance and it will still be fully backdated to the original date D.L.A or A.A or PIP was first award or increased even if this a lot more than three months ago.Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. From what you say you could lose your mother £66.95 weekly (The Severe Disability Premium) by claiming Carers Allowance and you would only gain £37.50 (The Carer Premium) seek advice 01387 266 888 for possible ways round this rule. As your mother has A.A paid already you are eligible for I.S as a carer now regardless of whether you have claimed CA or not. I claim IBJSA. With a partner working 20 hours per week then the income related ESA would be reduced to zero. Your present income (£130.65 ESA) will go up by the value of the Carer premium (£37.50) giving you £168.15 weekly ESA. You should receive some money in the next week . Carer’s Allowance counts as income when these benefits are worked out. can be backdated for up to three months. Up to 4 weeks can be for any temporary breaks in care, such as holidays or respite care, during this 4 week temporary break in care you are allowed to earn over the normal £128 weekly limit on earnings and not lose your C.A. Always seek professional advice relevant to your circumstances. Payments or have claimed C.A. We often link to other websites, but we can't be responsible for their content. before claiming.C.A. I have no income except Child Benefit and Working Tax Credit. No. Income. Carers allowance will then paid separately. Sent from my iPhone using Netmums mobile app, Hi. She will be £36 per week better off by claiming the carers allowance. Hi can I get some advice please? Change in your childcare situation, continue childcare payments, cohort entry schools and other childcare information. Should I claim Carers Allowance?A. could be stopped sooner than 12 weeks. Random Acts of Kindness and All things Positive! will continue for 12 weeks as long as you have not already had time off during the last six months.Claim using form DS700 available from DSS offices, advice centers or on-line at the gov.uk web site. Scottish Heating and Cold Weather Payments, Employment Support Allowance (Income Related). The remaining 8 weeks allow for either the carer or the disabled person to undergo medical or other treatment as an in- patient in hospital. familiarise yourself with the latest version. Income Support (IS) Income - based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) Income - related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA) Housing Benefit You can also get an additional amount on top of Pension Credit. Rules allow breaks in care of up to 12 weeks within any six month period without you losing payment of C.A. I have Contribution Based Employment Support Allowance (ESA) in my own right of £113.55 with a means tested top-up at £17.10 weekly giving me £130.65 weekly ESA, this is my only income. All family income from carer's payments (Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit). Re-apply. It's all confusing for me. You can find out more in our document about the Carer's Support Grant. If you were entitled to C.A. I've applied for CA 7 days ago, have you started being paid yet? if your earnings are over £128 weekly, after deducting Tax , National Insurance, half of any contribution you make towards an occupational or personal pension, and up to half your net earning if you pay someone other than a close relative to care for the disabled person or your child under sixteen.