Carers Allowance

[Ric.ror]

If someone applies for carers allowance would it affect the care package in place - for instance day centre or respite care?
TIA

[murraymints]

Don't think so as long as the min hours of care are provided

[murraymints]

https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/eligibility

Check here

[Ric.ror]

Thank you MM
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[Ric.ror]

Now further to my initial question I have another query
If my sister in law (currently not working or receiving benefits) is to become her carer and apply for carers allowance (which will work well at the moment) but if I have to give up work and need to then claim it what will happen to my SIL if this should happen?

[hc4361]

Similarly, if you share the caring role with another person, and you both provide at least 35 hours of care every week, only one of you can claim Carer’s Allowance. You need to decide between you who should make the claim. The other person should seek advice about the benefits they can claim, and may be able to claim Carer’s Credit for the time they are caring.

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits/carers-allowance

[Ric.ror]

I don’t claim any benefits atm but I work. My SIL does ‘babysit’ her when I’m not there. I’m thinking of the time when I may have to give up work to be there all the time for her. Will I then be able to claim and ‘knock her off’ the benefit so o can then claim it

[hc4361]

As the link says, you have to agree between you who claims it, Ric.ror