what to claim as a full time Carer

[jojotunny]

Iv been a full time Carer now for the past 12 months for my terminally ill partner and I'm about to give up my job , iv been on ssp and been claiming carers allowance does anyone know if I can claim tax credits or income support maybe

[Greenyogagirl]

You'll get income support and carers xx

[jojocargiver]

Thankyou do you know how much income support is ?

[Neffi]

benefits checker

[Greenyogagirl]

It will depend on your situation, I claim carers for my son and get 45 a week income support X

[jojocargiver]

Plus child tax credits ??

[Greenyogagirl]

Child tax credits are £65 a week, if you have disability element it takes if up but that's only if you have a disabled child I think X

[jojocargiver]

Thank you for your help