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‘I'm a carer: what can I claim?’
> ‘What else might I be entitled to if I’m entitled to Carer’s Allowance?’
>> ‘I am one of a couple, and am caring for my partner (and we’re too young to get Pension Credit)’

If you are entitled to Carer’s Allowance as the carer of your partner, it is likely (but not certain) that your partner is already getting income based Employment and Support Allowance for you both as a couple. It’s hard to see how they could be so disabled that you need to care for them 35 hours a week but still be regarded as fit for work, although sometimes the Jobcentre Plus doesn’t agree…

If you partner is getting income based Employment and Support Allowance


If your partner is not getting income based Employment and Support Allowance

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