I confirm that on 19 August 2014 the department received from the person concerned an application for carer’s allowance (CA) in respect of two care recipients. The application was refused in respect of both care recipients on the grounds that person concerned was self-employed outside the home for more than 15 hours per week.
He was notified on 5 March 2015 of these decisions, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal. The person concerned has appealed this decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the necessary papers have recently been submitted to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination. The SWAO will be in touch with the person concerned in relation to the progress of the appeal.