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Universal credit and people living with you
vics_2
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Hello everyone,
Could someone point me in the right direction I'm going around in circles. I receive carers allowance and up until recently worked. I lost my job but have kept going by using savings sparingly and the carers allowance help's.
I have been on universal credit for the last 5 months or so, I am single with no kids. My elderly mum is now needing more care she lives in her own house, if she moves in with me, after I have told UC will they then ask for her income details- because she is living with me or is this for couples .
She is retired and will be probably stay with me as and when she feels like it because she loves her own place so much despite needing help.
Many thanks
Could someone point me in the right direction I'm going around in circles. I receive carers allowance and up until recently worked. I lost my job but have kept going by using savings sparingly and the carers allowance help's.
I have been on universal credit for the last 5 months or so, I am single with no kids. My elderly mum is now needing more care she lives in her own house, if she moves in with me, after I have told UC will they then ask for her income details- because she is living with me or is this for couples .
She is retired and will be probably stay with me as and when she feels like it because she loves her own place so much despite needing help.
Many thanks
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Your benefits are separate from your mum's. Her income will have no impact on your UC.
What elements of UC are you receiving ?
Are you in receipt of the housing element.
If so this may be affected by your mum moving in with you -https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/housing_benefit_deductions_when_living_with_non_dependantsAlice Holt Forest situated some 4 miles south of Farnham forms the most northerly gateway to the South Downs National Park.2 -
Hi, I only get the carers element no housing element. I was worried they would ask about total income into the house,she has savings,worked all her life you see, me on the other hand trying to find a part time job that fits in with caring etc.0
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If you're renting how do you manage to afford to pay that if you're not claiming for any help with housing element?
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my OH got carer's allowance for looking after his mom who lived with us. At no point did they ask about my income, nor did they ask about my MiL's.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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You would need to be really clear whether she is actually moving in or just staying over sometimes for care. Not just for UC but for Council Tax, her other bills, your potentially increased bills, etc.vics_2 said:… My elderly mum is now needing more care she lives in her own house, if she moves in with me, after I have told UC will they then ask for her income details- because she is living with me or is this for couples .
She is retired and will be probably stay with me as and when she feels like it because she loves her own place so much despite needing help0 -
OP hasn't said that the are renting.poppy12345 said:If you're renting how do you manage to afford to pay that if you're not claiming for any help with housing element?Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.0 -
calcotti said:
OP hasn't said that the are renting.poppy12345 said:If you're renting how do you manage to afford to pay that if you're not claiming for any help with housing element?
That's why i said "if."
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Thank you to everyone who replied, you've cleared up a lot of confusion for me.0
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