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I `ve been caring for my husband for over 22years since his stroke.He gets full disability each month.Someone told me I should have been getting carers allowance,is that correct? He is 77 years old.

Thanks for any help.

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Yvonneandgeorge

Talk to age concern xxx

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glorian in reply toYvonneandgeorge

Thank you ! xx

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glorian

Oh ,thank you ,I`m 71 so wonder why age has anything to do with caring?

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Redsiren in reply toglorian

Once you receive state pension you are not allowed to claim carers allowance .

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lyndelou123

you certainly will get it you can apply on line but i doubt you will get much backdated hope that helps

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glorian in reply tolyndelou123

Thank you. x

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lyndelou123

yes of course i didnt read in order ty

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