What is carers element on UC?

Clairee123

Hello whats the difference between carers allowance and the carers element on UC?

Alice_Holt

Read
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits/carers-allowance

And       https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Caring-overview-Universal-Credit     

These will give you the answer       

"Carer's Element

You can get this addition of £160.20 per month if you are caring for a severely disabled person for at least 35 hours a week. You do not have to claim Carer's Allowance to get this element. 

Unlike Carer's Allowance where you are prevented from claiming if you are earning above a certain level (£123pw for 2019/20), for the Carer's Element your level of earnings does not prevent you from claiming. However, as the Carer's Element is a part of Universal Credit (UC), which is means-tested, your earnings and other income will affect whether you can get this and how much Universal Credit you are entitled to.

If you are making a joint claim, you can get a Carer's Element each if you both qualify for it. However, you cannot be caring for the same severely disabled person.

Getting the Carer’s Element of Universal Credit might affect the benefits of the person you care for. It might mean they lose their entitlement to the Severe Disability Premium."

Clairee123

Ive just been awarded LCWRA but my partner doesnt live with me and doesnt get UC as he works full time so would he not be entitled as he cares for me?

poppy12345

Clairee123 said:

Ive just been awarded LCWRA but my partner doesnt live with me and doesnt get UC as he works full time so would he not be entitled as he cares for me?

Then there will be no entitlement to either carers allowance or carers element. For carers allowance you must earn no more than £123 per week.

Clairee123

Okay thanks for your help

calcotti

Clairee123 said:

Ive just been awarded LCWRA but my partner doesnt live with me and doesnt get UC as he works full time so would he not be entitled as he cares for me?

LCWRA has nothing to do with Carer’s Allowance or carer element. The cared for person needs to be getting a disability benefit such as care component of Disability Living Allowance, Daily Living component of PIP, or Attendance Allowance.

Clairee123

calcotti said:

Clairee123 said:

Ive just been awarded LCWRA but my partner doesnt live with me and doesnt get UC as he works full time so would he not be entitled as he cares for me?

LCWRA has nothing to do with Carer’s Allowance or carer element. The cared for person needs to be getting a disability benefit such as care component of Disability Living Allowance, Daily Living component of PIP, or Attendance Allowance.

Thank you. I wasn't sure what it was