Joe looks after Sarah. Your NI record is a summary of the NI contributions paid through work, or credits awarded when you are unable to work. It is used to work out your entitlement to some state benefits, eg State Pension. You do not get paid any money if you claim Carer's Credit, but you get a NI contribution credit to help protect your record. The person you are looking after must normally be getting one of the following:. When you apply, fill in the Care Certificate part of the application form and get a health or social care professional to sign it.
This is without meeting the 20 hour condition. This means you could have a break in caring for up to 12 weeks without losing your NI contribution credit.
Sue cares for her brother Alfred. Alfred goes into hospital and his Attendance Allowance stops after 28 days. Note: When you fill in the online claim form, the person you are looking after no longer needs to sign their consent. You could ask for help to complete the claim form from a local advice agency.
You can find out about advice agencies in your area, by carrying out a postcode search on the Advicelocal website. You will receive a written decision on your claim that tells you whether you have been awarded Carer's Allowance and from what date.
Keep your decision letters as they can be useful to evidence your caring role if needed. You must do this before you appeal. This is called a mandatory reconsideration. It is important to challenge a decision or get advice as quickly as possible because there are time limits that generally mean you must take action within one month.
If you fall outside of this time limit then it may still be possible to challenge the decision. For more information you can see the " challenging a benefit decision " section of our website. If there is a change in your circumstances, it is important to report this as soon as possible to avoid any overpayment of benefit.
This might be starting a new job, a change in your earnings or a new pattern of work. It might also include breaks in caring. If you are worried or concerned about overpayments or if you have been contacted by the DWP, it is important to get some advice as soon as possible. Do email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. Alternatively, you can contact your local advice organisation.
You must have been providing 35 hours or more of care a week for at least 22 of the past 26 weeks up to eight weeks of a stay in hospital for either you or the person you are looking after can be included in the 22 weeks. The person you have been caring for must have been in receipt of a qualifying benefit for that period. You should still tell the DWP if you think a change might reduce your payment - you won't save money by reporting it later.
This is called an overpayment - check how the DWP deals with overpayments. Disability benefits will usually stop after someone has been in a care home or hospital for 28 days. If they go into a care home or hospital more than once in 28 days, the time from each visit will be added together. In some cases, you may have to pay a civil penalty if you do something careless which causes an overpayment.
This can happen if, for example, you give wrong information or you keep quiet about something, and as a result you get more Carer's Allowance than you're supposed to be getting. You can only be asked to pay this penalty if you haven't committed fraud. If you have committed fraud, different rules apply. You can appeal against a decision to impose a civil penalty. Your circumstances can be checked at any time while you are claiming and fraud officers can also get information about you from other government agencies and from your employer, bank or utility companies.
Benefit fraud is a criminal offence and you can be prosecuted or asked to pay a penalty. If you are being investigated for benefit fraud, your benefit will be suspended. If you committed benefit fraud, your benefit can be reduced or stopped in the future. For more information on what to do if you are asked to attend an interview under caution, see Problems with benefits and tax credits.
Carer's Allowance is usually paid directly into a bank, building society or Post Office card account. You should do this within one month of the decision. If you are unhappy with the service you have received from the local benefits office or the DWP you can complain. This might be because of errors, delays, rudeness or difficulty getting in touch. You can do this whether or not you also want to challenge a decision.
For more information about challenging benefit decisions and about complaining, see Problems with benefits and tax credits. The claim can be backdated up to three months as long as you meet the requirements. Before you make a claim, make sure you have the below on hand if applicable. Frequently Asked Questions. Learn More. The person you are caring for must receive a qualifying disability benefit. Emotional support now also counts towards your 35 hours per week.
Page last reviewed: 25 March Next review due: 25 March Benefits for carers. As a carer, you may be entitled to one or more state benefits to help you with the costs. Carer's Allowance What it is Carer's Allowance is the main state benefit for carers. You can get it if You look after someone for more than 35 hours a week.
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