Good afternoon Annie.
A reply has come from the WAC Team which doesn't really cover your exact wording in your question above.
They have said the following:
"Full details of what can be claimed for children with disabilities can be found at Section 17 of the DIN. This also lists the proof required to be able to claim a higher allowance. Section 18 lists eligibility requirements for Providers. SP should be made aware the DIN and read and understand all eligibility criteria"
Section 17 / 18 do not mention about hired help affecting any WAC application.
Copied below in full:
Section 17 - Disabled Children.
Children in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Child Disability Payment (Scotland only) or Adult Disability Payment (Scotland only), or if they are certified as blind or severely sight-impaired, will be eligible for a higher maximum allowance. For these children the starting age remains 4 but the child retains eligibility until their 17th birthday. To qualify for the higher allowance disabled children in receipt of these allowances must be registered as disabled during the registration process, and supporting evidence must be provided.
Section 18 - Eligible Providers.
As well as the eligibility criteria for parent(s) and children HMRC stipulates that the childcare provider must be Ofsted (or equivalent) registered and that payment is made through the TFC account to the provider12. This will ensure that a provider is regulated and will help to minimise the use of unregistered and unregulated childcare provision. Service personnel must also record their provider(s) during the registration process.
The DIN being referred to is 2022DIN01-079. This can only be accessed through MOD Networks.
I'm sorry it is not the answer you are requiring. Contacting them direct may prompt a better worded response. The email address is: [email protected]
Regards
Colin - Duty RN FPS Moderator
