carers allowance and suppported housing.

[Cedrus]

I'm not sure if many people know/have experience but thought i'd try.

My sister cares for me a lot, she sleeps over when im unsafe, goes shopping when i cant get out of the house, helps with cooking. Even now im in hospital she brings me the things i need and im struggling with food so now she is gonna make dinner at home on weekdays and bring to containers down so we can have dinner together. Shes basically an awesome sister.

My question is, does anyone know if when your in supported housing if you can still have a carer who claims carers allowance? my supported housing is staffed 9-9.

just thought id ask see if anyone knew.

Thanks

[random.swirls]

Interesting question

I don't know the answer but do know she would need to care for you for 35 hours a week which seems an awful lot considering your in supportef accomodation.

This link doesn't mention it - https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/eligibility
But if she did apply for carers allowance it may have a negative impact on your benefits.

[dragon uk]

its a good question you ask. from experience (i work in the housing sector) we have had clients who have support services in place but are still able to claim for carers allowance because a relative is providing support to them. it would all come down to the number of hours support your sister provides to you and how often. i would say apply and see what they say