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bubblagirl · 03/10/2008 17:57

do you know if theres any reason i shouldnt get carers allow allowance my dp works full time on quite a good wage although mr tax man takes most and so do our bills

ds on high rate care have applied but have to wait 2-6 weeks for outcome is there any real specifics to be accepted or declined? thanks

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twocutedarlings · 03/10/2008 18:00

Do you work bubblagirl? have you claimed for it in your name or your DPs?

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bubblagirl · 03/10/2008 18:03

i dont work and ive claimed in my name my job is my son im afraid dp works away and very long hours so its all down to me

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twocutedarlings · 03/10/2008 18:42

i see no reason why you shouldnt get tbh. i know the wait is a PITA but the will back pay it when its awarded.

I get carers allowance for DD1 she also get high rate care and low rate mobility.

HTH

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bubblagirl · 03/10/2008 18:47

thank you very much at this time of year it would help us out so much with dreaded bills and x mas especially as i cant work have no help with child care and with ds sn no one really wants to be responsible not that i mind

thanks again for the helpfingers crossed for this one x