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gf moving in mandatory change to universal credit??

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  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,977 Forumite
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    WillowCat wrote: »
    I'm on UC, previously on ESA with my partner in support group and myself a carer. I can confirm that that particular scenario results in higher benefits on UC than on legacy benefits.

    If the carer works, it's hugely better than legacy.
    Just to add, for others reading this. A person claiming LCWRA on UC can't be paid the carers element at the same time.
  • WillowCat
    WillowCat Posts: 974 Forumite
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    poppy12345 wrote: »
    Just to add, for others reading this. A person claiming LCWRA on UC can't be paid the carers element at the same time.

    You're correct that one person can't be paid both carers element and LCWRA - but I did make it clear that it was my partner who is disabled (and hence getting LCWRA) and myself who is the carer getting carer element.
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