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Carers allowance

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mumsofdragons · 02/10/2023 20:05

Hi all, if someone was awarded PIP/DLA, does the carer have to live in the same borough as them to claim carers allowance?

Thank you

OP posts:

Babyroobs · 02/10/2023 20:08

No but have to be providing 35 hours care.

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mumsofdragons · 02/10/2023 20:12

Thank you, they do

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Bromptotoo · 02/10/2023 20:36

mumsofdragons · 02/10/2023 20:05

Hi all, if someone was awarded PIP/DLA, does the carer have to live in the same borough as them to claim carers allowance?

Thank you

Don't give the buggers in Westminster ideas.....

nettie434 · 02/10/2023 20:56

Don't give the buggers in Westminster ideas.....

Absolutely! Just to clarify, Carers Allowance and PIPs are paid through the Department for Work and Pensions. Direct Payments come via the local council which is why there are sometimes different rules depending on where you live.

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