carers allowance

[mick1962]

Hi I have bowel cancer I also have osteoarthritis and am diabetic I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January 2018 my wife works full time but has been sick since my diagnose she is going back to work part time can she claim carers allowance for me

[Philip]

Yes but she can only so many hours a week, go to the gov.co.UK, all you need to know, there are many people who know these things inside out I'm sure one of the lovely peeps will turn up soon

I hope you get the answers you desire.

Philip.

[katieoxo60]

Your wife must care for you for at least 35 hrs a week and earn less than £120 from employment and you must be in receipt of at least one of the disability benefits i.e DLA middle rate care, attendance allowance, PIP daily living component or constant attendance allowance. Hope that helps and you can understand my explanation. If not try ringing carers allowance unit 0800 7310297 or just fill in an application form incase you are entitled. I have no doubt you are entitled but not sure as I don't have all your info obviously. Best wishes to you both .

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Hi mick1962,

I see that you've newly joined us, so just wanted to give you a warm welcome to this group, and I hope you'll find the answers you seek. It's not my area of expertise but I'm sure there will be those who do know or who can point you in the right direction to get the help you need.

Please do come back from time to time and let us know how you are doing and if you manage to make any progress with your claim. We are not only carers, but very caring too, and you can be sure we'll do our best to help with any problems in care which you might have.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Mick1962 and welcome to this caring forum. You have received some very helpful replies from other members. I would like to add that the following website also has some information that should also help you--

macmillan.org.uk/informatio...

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[MAS_Nurse in reply to MAS_Nurse]

HI Mick1962, I am sorry about the message above. I don't know what happened there. I have posted my reply below. Thank you and best wishes.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Mick1962 and welcome to this caring forum. You have received some very helpful replies from other members. I would just like to add that the following website also has some information that should help you.

macmillan.org.uk/informatio...

If someone is a carer, they can speak to one of Macmillan's welfare rights advisors to find out which benefits they may be entitled to--

The helpline number is 0808 808 00 00 This is a fee call The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am until 8pm.

I hope this is helpful to you both. Please stay on this caring forum where you will receive help and support from other members.

Thank you and best wishes.