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[Hartlepool]

Hi I work 20 hrs per wk but my man is due to have open lung surgery I am going to be her carer I lbw you can work 12 hrs but do I need to go to 12 hrs before I make the claim x

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Hartlepool,

Welcome to this community. You will find folks here are very supportive.

I'm afraid I don't understand your shorthand and need you to repeat more clearly what you are asking if that's okay. If it is about claim Carers Allowance check out our Pinned Posts section which has a lot of information written by our expert on all thing to do with CA. The eligibility criteria for CA is quite strict so it is worth doing your homework. You can also check this out on the government website: gov.uk/carers-allowance

or contact the Citizens Advice Bureau: citizensadvice.org.uk/benef...

Hope this helps.

Best wishes,

MAS Nurse

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Hi Hartlepool,

I join MAS_Nurse in welcoming you to this community. We are a friendly bunch and try to help as much as we can, but unfortunately, on this occasion, like MAS_Nurse, I'm not completely sure what your question is.

Is there any way you can add to it a little, so we may be able to help you more?

However, I'd join with MAS_Nurse in recommending that you check out the GovUK website, using the link she's provided for you, or if you need some face-to-face advice, how about contacting your nearest Citizens' Advice Bureau as they are wizards with information and form filling.

Very best wishes.

[lKeith]

Hartlepool

Hi, The best information is from the Dept of Work & Pensions or your Local Citizens Advice centre, both should be able to assist.

IKeith