Section 47 — Social Security Act 2018: Who is eligible caregiver

47 Who is eligible caregiver A person ( P ) is an eligible caregiver of a child if— (a) P is aged 18 years or over; and (b) P is not a parent (as defined in section 46(3) ) of the child; and (c) the child is a dependent child of P; and (d) P is a principal caregiver of the child; and (e) P is likely to be the principal caregiver of the child for at least 1 year from the date of application for the unsupported child’s benefit. Compare: 1964 No 136 s 29