I currently have a claim in for carees allowance. I work part-time and pay a friend to look after my husband while i work. I just rang to chase my claim and was told this is not an allowable expense. I was under the impression i could claim this as an expense for upto 50 percent of my wages???
So was I!
Ring our CUK helpline.
Hi Claire,
That was my understanding too. I also checked online https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Carers-allowance-work-related-costs
A different example I know, but I have had issues with sorting S’s Universal Credit - especially if dealing with new DWP employees… I do wonder if you would get a different response if you spoke to someone else within the Carers Allowance Unit. Might be worth a try.
Also as BB says, worth contacting the helpline
Our telephone Helpline is available on 0808 808 7777 from Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm or you can contact us by email (> advice@carersuk.org> )
Melly1