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Completely agree !! there are many many reasons why people end up having to claim pension credit through no fault of their own. I certainly don't want to live in a society that does not look after the less fortunate, they are not all "scroungers".
Brian is simply a devils advocate
Carer's allowance is an "income replacement" benefit as is the state pension, and you can not claim two "income replacement" benefits at the same time.
Sorry people but I find this Thread upsetting and cruel. I am one of those people who was on Pension Credits for a while AND, I worked hard all my life. My husband and I paid into a pension for our old age but it was in his name (my mistake) He divorced me just as he was about to retire and I lost everything, my home my lawyer made him sell and give me half but as the pension was in his name I lost it. I moved to a wee bungalow and still have it even though I spend a lot of time up North. I had to live on my State Pension and Pension Credits and it's well below £200 a week. I don't get them now because I have a partner even though I don't live with him 24/7 I spend several months spread out through the year in my own home, catching up with my kids, grandkids and friends. Where is my half of the pension? Some other female is claiming it, that's where it is and there's not a thing I can do about it, and believe me I've tried. So please tell me why the nasty attitude to people worse off than your self? You never know what's around the corner and what horrrible thing could happen, even to you..
Sorry - still don't follow the logic.
You can't receive both state pension and a carers allowance. There is no need for any specific logic it's what the rules say.https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/carers-allowance/If you get the State Pension you won’t be paid Carer’s Allowance. But don’t be put off making a claim, because if you’re eligible then you could be awarded extra Pension Credit or Housing Benefit instead.