Frequently Asked Questions

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The relevant person gets a regular amount from a local authority, government or charity source, to pay for a carer. Can it be ignored?

It can be disregarded under Schedule 3, Income other than earnings to be disregarded.

• 59. Any payment made under the Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996, or
• 32. -(1) Any payment made under any of the MacFarlane Trusts, the Independent Living Funds or the Fund.