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Carers Allowance

I am disabled I want to know can I claim carers allowance so I can pay for differant people to come in and look after me.
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You can find information about eligibility for Carer's Allowance on this page.
The person you care for
The person you care for must already get one of these benefits:
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
Your eligibilityYou must earn no more than £120 a week after tax and expenses. Expenses can include:
- some of the costs of caring for your children or the disabled person while you’re at work
All of the following must also apply:- you’re not subject to immigration control
You might still be eligible if you’re moving to or already living in another EEA country or Switzerland.CA is a rather blunt instrument, in most situations.
Have you tried getting “direct payments” from your local authority?
This could address your care needs.
You need to engage with a local, welfare rights organisation, like CAB.
Hope this helps.