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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:55 pm
by LeFran
Hi, Ok, so we have established that DLA for my sibling will not be taken away because of being in an IVA although have now been awarded carers allowance. Will this also be disregarded? Thanks.
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:58 pm
by Foggy
I would have thought carers allowance would also be treated as income, but cancelled out by identical expenses (paying what it is intended for).
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:06 pm
by LeFran
Thanks again Foggy. Yes, grateful to receive this and to be honest, it is due, but could sway the annual review either way. Either it is taken into account and swallowed up or considered used for the intention it is awarded (which it is as with a child with severe autism, things are not easy and extra expense is always required). Cheers Foggy, and I may phone step change to clarify.
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:41 am
by luluj
It should be treated in the same as DLA ... one will cancel the other
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:36 am
by Michael Peoples
The carer's allowance will help you in many ways including respite and other assistance. In my opinion it should be ignored so let us know what Stepchange say.
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:52 pm
by Caroline.77
Hi, I get carers allowance for my autistic son and it is treat as income.
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:58 pm
by lifenoteasy
Experience suggest that DLA etc. is treated just as another income stream and you have to argue for any greater allowances to compensate e.g. increased heating, certain types of equipment etc.
This will become harder as DLA is replaced with PIP or even as Personal Healt Budgets are introduced i.e. you are given a lump sum to be used to fund care directly.