Can I person benefits and have a live in unpaid carer

Is it possible for being on benefits pip and esa or Universal credit. And have a unpaid over night carer. Can this effect that persons benefits or not ?

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comfi1 · 61-69, M

I don’t think it does but it might be worth phoning and checking. They may even qualify for carers allowance if they dont already get it

Jadetherabbit · 31-35, F

@comfi1 what if the person is employed and cares on after work and days off they care

comfi1 · 61-69, M

@Jadetherabbit It’s not clear on that. I suggest contacting your local Citizens Advice, they should be able to help you better than I can

comfi1 · 61-69, M

@Jadetherabbit On further research they would qualify if they cared for you for at least 35 hours a week so I think they would stand a good chance

Jadetherabbit · 31-35, F

@comfi1 really ? Even they employed ?

comfi1 · 61-69, M

@Jadetherabbit They would have to be earning less than £128 a week