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To register as a carer or not?

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Sorry_Susan
Sorry_Susan Community member Posts: 58 Courageous
in Children, parents, and families
I have now realised that I have my very own label - I am a carer for my disabled adult daughter and autistic teenager. I thought I was just a mum, but realised that I am a mum and carer.
I now need to decide wether to register as a carer. How do I register and where? Should I register?
Advise please.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,056 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    You can tell your GP so that it will be put onto your records but that's really about it when you "register" as a carer.

    If either of your children claim PIP daily living or DLA mid/high rate care then claiming carers allowance maybe possible depending on your circumstances.


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • forgoodnesssake
    forgoodnesssake Community member Posts: 502 Pioneering
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    Yes that was essentially going to be my reply too

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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Sorry_Susan! How are you doing today? :)
    Scope

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  • Sorry_Susan
    Sorry_Susan Community member Posts: 58 Courageous
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    Thank you for asking @Chloe_Scope
    Today is much better. One of your colleagues have given me useful information and made the necessary soothing noises. Sometimes empathy and understanding is all one needs.

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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
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    I'm so glad to hear this @Sorry_Susan! Understanding really can make a difference!
    Scope

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  • pollyanna1052
    pollyanna1052 Community member Posts: 2,032 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi, I am thankful that I have carers....hubby being my main one, and a lovely lass who has been with me for 9 years.
    I also have a variety of women from a care agency looking after me.

    Without these people, I would be lost!

    Thankyou!

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  • Joanne_Alumni
    Joanne_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 188 Pioneering
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    Hi @Sorry_Susan,
    I just thought I would ask again if you have claimed Carers Allowance if one of your daughters has the required level of DLA/PIP?
    Even if you do not get a payment you can get credits towards your National Insurance record.
    Joanne 
    Scope
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  • Sorry_Susan
    Sorry_Susan Community member Posts: 58 Courageous
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    How where do I register for that? I am a bit like a hamster an a wheel at the moment.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,056 Disability Gamechanger
    edited February 2020
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    Sorry_Susan said:
    How where do I register for that? I am a bit like a hamster an a wheel at the moment.

    You can't claim for the carers allowance  or the carers credits unless your daughters claims a qualifying benefit such as DLA mid/high rate care or PIP daily living.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Sorry_Susan
    Sorry_Susan Community member Posts: 58 Courageous
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    We have a PIP appointment at the end of Feb. Will keep running the wheel  for now.
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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
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    Please do let us know how the appointment goes @Sorry_Susan. :)
    Scope

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  • anisty
    anisty Community member Posts: 354 Pioneering
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    Im sure it is in the link Poppy posted but your own income (if you have any paid work yourself) is limited if you claim carer's allowance. I cant remember the exact figure.

    When my son was born, i gave up my career.

    I didnt work at all for 2yrs but then re trained as a childminder and it was brilliant as it really fitted in with being there for him and earning at the same time.

    When he was around 9/10 he went through a stage of being quite difficult to manage due to severe problems with constipation. I wont give too much detail as it wasnt pleasant but suffice it to say i had a lot of extra washing to do and it was very stressful all round for a few years. 

    I looked into the carers allowance then as things were getting on top of me but i would have had to give up my childminding and i decided to battle through and carry on. 

    Just something to be aware of if you do paid work or plan to do paid work in future.
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  • Joanne_Alumni
    Joanne_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 188 Pioneering
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     Hi,

    Just thought I would confirm that the earnings limit for Carers Allowance is £123. 

    :)


    Joanne 
    Scope
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