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gw
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can carers allowance no longer be awarded pending a claim for PiP?

I received an email advising that partner cant receive CA as PIP has ended.
No renewal form was issued and we have been advised that claim will take 15/16 weeks to be assessed.

when did the fact that you are caring for someone prevent you from claiming CA?

Victor
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Carers Allowance has never been payable unless PIP/DLA is in payment. 

You can claim Income Support as a carer pending the outcome of a PIP claim.

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sorry Victor, that’s what I meant to ask, need a coffee..