Are you:
- working outside the home for more than 15 hours a week?
- getting Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker’s Allowance?
- signing for Jobseeker’s Credits?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions you are not eligible for the Respite Care Grant. Please do not complete the application form.
If you answered ‘No’:
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do you care for the person on a full-time basis?
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have you been or are you likely to be providing full-time care and attention for at least 6 months?
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does this period of care include the first Thursday in June?
If you answered ‘No’ to any of these questions you are not eligible for the Respite Care Grant. Please do not complete the application form.
If you were paid the Respite Care Grant last year or if you are getting a Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Benefit there is noeed to complete a new application form for this year. We will write to you to verify details.