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We have recently returned after 25 years in Australia My husband is disabled and 83 years old Am I entitled to Carers allowance?

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depends on a lot of things, firstly if your over 65 you wont be able to claim carers allowance, unfair I know, your husband might be able to claim attendance allowance which is not means tested, hope this helps.

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