Hi hope u r all good

[Shanzay]

Hi it's regarding DLA/PIP, can someone tell me please when do they stop ur payments?if DLA/PIP stops will the carers allowance stop too?

[Bettyboo5955]

Do you get carers allowance for a child with liver disease? So im new to all this and there's so much to get ur head around.

[CeeJay12 in reply to Bettyboo5955]

I think you can do but only if the child is receiving DLA or PIP if over 16

[Shanzay in reply to Bettyboo5955]

Yes U do get carers allowance. But for this u will first apply for DLA once that's approved then u apply for carers allowance....we started getting it after our baby's liver transplant

[Bettyboo5955 in reply to Shanzay]

Ok. My boy has just had the kasai. And its working at the mintue but his liver is very enlarged and severely scarred. So dont no whats goning to happen x

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Hi Shanzay.

If you would like a chat about DLA give me a call.

Jacquie - Families Officer CLDF - 0121 212 6028

[vint]

Yes they are interlinked. Carers allowance stops the day DLA/PIP stops. Don't forget to inform any other benefits office and tax credits people if you get any other allowances about your change of circumstances otherwise you could potentially be prosecuted and/or have the hassle of having to sort out paying back overpayments. Cldf can give you advice or your local family law centre drop in (they will make the calls for you) if you have one near you.