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13 years 11 months ago #38012 by micksville
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I am in recipt of HRM and Middle Rate Care.
I recieve the care compont along with the severe disability premium paid by income Support.
i don't actually have a formal carer for my daily needs but do pay a friend and a family member for the help they give me.
I have just read that from April 2011 people who are disabled and have a non resident carer are to be eligible for payment for an extra bedroom. However, would this apply only if you need care or help throughout the night as opposed to the day and would it involve paying someone as a carer on a more formal basis? i.e. transferring the care payments over to them?

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13 years 11 months ago #38020 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
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13 years 11 months ago #38027 by micksville
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I see the timetable of it Jim but what im trying to get at is whether the entitlement applies only to those who have care needs during the night. ( I dont according to my award) Im assuming if theyre willing to pay for a bedroom it applies to care thoughout the night.

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13 years 11 months ago #38059 by Gordon
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micksville

It is for an overnight carer.

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13 years 11 months ago #38070 by micksville
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Thanks Gordon..

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