carers allowance

[glorian]

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.

[Yvonneandgeorge]

Talk to age concern xxx

[glorian in reply to Yvonneandgeorge]

Thank you ! xx

[glorian]

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

[Redsiren in reply to glorian]

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

[lyndelou123]

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

[glorian in reply to lyndelou123]

Thank you. x

[lyndelou123]

yes of course i didnt read in order ty