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HELP!! Claiming IS as Carer
Hi guys, hope you can assist with this.
We have a client who has been in receipt of HRM/LRC since 2013. On 3/6/14, he was issued with a DS1500 and was subsequently transferred to PIP, where both Enhanced Rates were awarded.
Client’s partner attempted to claim Income Support as a Carer from 16th June (after she had given up work) but her claim has been refused as IS DM is stating that DBC have told them PIP entitlement did not begin until 16/7/14 and client’s DLA award was effective until 15/7/14!
Although client was not in receipt of CA, she had been advised by someone to claim IS under Schedule 1 as a person caring for another person. My initial thoughts were that this was correct pending determination of the PIP claim, however, IS appear to be taking the view that as the PIP claim is a supersession, the Schedule 1 provisions do not apply.
Any help appreciated.
Peter