Hi, My local leisure centre has asked me to prove I am my wife’s carer. How do I do this, as I receive too much state pension to claim carer allowance?
Is your wife in receipt of disability benefits? Does she have proof?
If yes, then she needs a carer, who she has as a carer is irrelevant!
Many places do not understand that not everyone who is caring for a disabled person is not entitled to Carers Allowance.
Can I suggest that you initially use this as a training opportunity for the manager?
Print off eligibility criteria and give him/her a copy.
If that doesn’t work, tell them that you are Disabled By Association and they are in breach of the Equality Act.
Give them 14 days to comply, or you will refer the matter to the Equality Commission!
I have been challenged a few times.
Do they have a formal carers policy?
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Yes. Thank you for the info. “formal carers policy” I will ask.