The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated a new 'easy-to-read' guide on long-term care benefits. A caregiver's allowance is a payment to those who work more than her 35 hours a week. Providing regular care to people with disabilities or medical conditions.
Guidance on the GOV.UK website states that in order to qualify for care benefits, you must be in a relationship with or live with the person you care for. It explains that it is not necessary. The person you care about must receive specific benefits for their condition, and in some cases must be paid at a specific rate. 12} is currently paid at £69.70 weekly. You can choose to pay weekly in advance or every 4 weeks and receive £278.80 each payment period. However, if you qualify for care benefits, your other benefit payments may change, but DWP guidance says your benefit totals will generally go up or stay the same.
Benefits that stop when someone receives care benefits
You will no longer receive benefits:
Local tax cuts may also stop
State Pension Care Benefit Claims
Care Benefits and You cannot receive both state pensions in fullat the same time. In updated guidanceat
, DWP states:
If your pension is £69.70 or more per week, you will not be paid care benefits, but will be paid more pension credits instead.
If your pension is less than £69.70 a week, a care allowance will be paid to cover the difference.
If you are not eligible
If you are not eligible for Caregiver Benefits, you may be eligible for Caregiver Credit.
You can earn caregiver credit if you take care of someone more than 20 hours a week.
Career's Credit is a National Insurance credit that helps fill gaps in your National Insurance record. The National Pension is based on the National Insurance Records.
For more information on GOV.UK's National Insurance credits, seehere.
Am I eligible for nursing care benefits?
You may be eligible for Care Benefits if you, the person you care for, and the type of care you provide meet certain criteria.
The person you care about must already have one of the following benefits:
Individual Independent Payments (PIP) - Daily Life Component
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - Moderate or Best Care Rate
Attendance Allowance
Fixed attendance allowance above normal maximum rate Workmen's disability benefit
Fixed attendance allowance at base rate (full day) with war disability pension
Military Independent Benefits
Disability Benefits for Children with Intermediate or Maximum Care Rates
Adult Disability with Standard or Enhanced Care Rates for Components of Everyday Life Benefits
If someone else cares Only one of you can claim care benefits for the same person as you.
The type of care you provide
You must spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone.
This includes:
Help with laundry and cooking
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Help with household chores such as managing bills or shopping
Qualifications
GOV.UK guidance requires the following to apply:
You are over 16
35 hours per week
Have been in Scotland for at least two of the last three years (this does not apply if you have refugee or humanitarian protection status)
Education not working full time
You do not study more than 21 hours per week
- 142} You are not subject to immigration
Your income is £128 or less after tax, National Health Insurance and Expenses
How to Apply for Care Benefits.
Online at the GOV.UK website or call the Caregiver Benefits Unit to obtain a claim form at 0800 731 0297.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
National Insurance Number (Partner's number is also required if you have a partner)
Bank or Building Society details
Employment details and up-to-date payslips if employed
If recently terminated P45
Studying course details
Cost details. For example, pension contributions or the cost of caring for a child or disabled person while working
GOV.UK's guidance also includes details of people you care about. said it was necessary.
Required:
Date of Birth and Address
Age 16 or older
See Disability Living Benefits for Under 16
Other Help and Advice on Care Benefits
Further help and advice can be obtained from: I can do it.
For more information on claiming care benefits visit theGov.uk website
