carers allowance

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XxAlisonxX · 15/12/2011 13:53

my dh has recently put in a claim for carers allowance,for ds who gets dla mrc/lrm, now weve not heard anything yet so i phoned them and i got a very strange answer which has left me thinking that they have declined it, the man on the phone said that he couldnt discuss the claim with us untill we had recieved our letter ????

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TheNinjaGooseIsARoasting · 15/12/2011 14:06

it doesn't mean you've been turned down, they are not supposed to discuss the result either way, it's the standard response.

starfishmummy · 15/12/2011 14:51

Also you have said that your dh put in the claim and that you phoned them. They will only talk to him.

HolyCalamityJane · 15/12/2011 19:09

Alison, I think that maybe you need to get higher rate DLA in order to apply for carers allowance but I am no expert. I have just printed off the forms to apply myself and it does stipulate that that is one of the criteria. Sorry I hope I am mistaken.

HolyCalamityJane · 15/12/2011 19:15

SORRY SORRY!!! I am an eejit! It is middle or higher rate. Please feel free to ignore me most people do!!!

alfiemama · 17/12/2011 21:32

They always say that to you. They said it to me and we got dla and carers, don't worry.

Lougle · 17/12/2011 22:02

Remember that carer's allowance is only payable if the carer earns under £100 per week (barring certain expenses).

So, if your DH earns less than £100/week, he should claim

If you earn under £100/week, you should claim.

If neither of you earn under £100 per week, you'll get what's called 'underlying entitlement' but won't get any money.

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