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Originally Posted by Neil
My questions would be.
Are other Councils the same or is this a new idea by the independant body?
Who are this independant body anyway that decided 16 years olds need looking after?
What was the previous age limit?
What happens if a Councillor is the sole career for someone who can't be left alone, can they claim for assistance while on Council duties?
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I can start to answer my own questions now about the current rules
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A child under the age of 15
An elderly relative requiring full time care
A relative with a physical disability requiring full time care
A relative with learning disabilities requiring full time care
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There are conditions about the person requiring care has to live with the Councillor and the carer can not be a member of the Councillors family or household and the identity of the carer must be told to the Council.
The rate of the carers allowance is current £9 per hour