Assessing Carer Payment (CP) when the care is shared 009-04050010

Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.10, Qualification for CP

Social Security Guide, 1.1.C.20, Care receiver (CP)

Social Security Guide, 1.2.5.20, Carer Payment (CP) - Description

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.36, Qualification for CP (child) - Multiple Care

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 197, Definitions
• section 197A, Overview - circumstances in which person is qualified for carer payment
• section 198(2), Constant care of disabled etc. persons
• subsection 2, The person must personally provide constant care