How much can you earn before CA is affected

[Jimbo]

What are the rules about working and getting CA ?

I took early retirement at 50 and receive my Civil Service pension. I do get CA.

I have seen a part time job (15 hrs) in the local paper for a Reprographics Assistant paying £95.07 per week.

As I was in reprographics for much of my working life, I quite fancied it, and was just wondering whether I would be allowed to do it. I so would I be any better off financially or would I break even or be worse off. After all the adjustments to benifets.

[g.herschel]

you can earn about £105 per week , before you lose carers allowance , but not sure if you may lose any other benefit..

[Lazydaisy]

won't a pension be taken into account as part of the £105?
I am not really certain Jimbo, perhaps the Carers UK helpline will be able to advise?You don't want to be any worse off.

[g.herschel]

at the moment we can claim carers allowance , even though we have occupational pensions , but it may affect your earnings level ,,, not sure

[Jimbo]

Thanks for your input 'chums'. Because of other /complications, I decided not to proceed with this

[charles47]

Occupational pensions are ignored for Carers Allowance but not other benefits.

You can earn £100 net without it affecting Carers Allowance but other benefits are affected, including Council Tax and Housing Benefits.

It's always best to try your local CAB or the helpline.

[Maxi]

CAN ONLY ECHO WHAT HAS BEEN SAID.ID ADD THAT I DO FEEL CARERS ALLOWANCE EARNINGS LIMITS ARE FAR TOO LOW.

[charles47]

Too true, Maxi

[malc]

don't forget ca is taxable and you will pay more tax than you think because of it

[marie66]

Hi Guys, I really feel it's a catch 22!
As a Carer the time you can get out to work is pretty much limited so it's difficult for most to work for more than a few hours.
Due to this your earning potential is really affected!

I mean, with the current rules, you can earn just enough to lose any much needed assistance with rent & council tax but not earn enough to make a real difference to what is already a precarious financial situation.

It 'aint easy at all, it's a minefield isn't it?
Marie x