The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on grounds that he has not established that he is providing full-time care and attention as laid down in the carer's allowance guidelines. The Department is satisfied that the care recipient has a requirement for full-time care. He was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review or appeal within 21days to the social welfare appeals office. If further details are provided by the person in question regarding the extent of the care being provided by him, the decision will be reviewed by a deciding officer.