Just wondering has anybody got experience of switching from Carers Benefit over to Carers Allowance. I was made redundant and went straight onto CB as Social Welfare said I wasn't available for work as I was taking care of my wife (who is on Invalidity Pension and was awaiting surgery). The CB will run out shortly and my wife is facing more surgery which means I'll be still a Carer when it runs out. Is the switchover automatic or will I have to apply for CA and face the waits already mentioned on this post?