Is my friend claiming all entitled benefits

Spoonie_Turtle · 12 June at 5:53PM

dr78 said:

KxMx said:

UC LCWRA is £423.27 a month (for him).

Carers Allowance is not "disability element in her UC"
If she has been getting Disabled Child Element then I'd expect Carers Element to already be in payment. Carers Element would continue even with the DCE ending.

It might be possible that he cannot afford to attend every day if the cost is so high and the household income cannot meet the cost.

I see from another forum your nephew has a Motability car, but the only driver works and wouldn't be able to use that car for nephew accessing the day centre.
I'd suggest it's in your nephews best interests to return the car and resume the PIP Mobility payment of £75 a week.

Speak to local welfare rights and the establishment to see if there is any help that the social worker is unaware of.
The social worker might also be gatekeeping with regards to funding.

https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

I’ve checked her uc and no carers element. She didn’t know she was even entitled to it. The dad can’t do the run in the day due to his work

Does she receive LCWRA herself?

Is the dad living with them? (If so it should be a joint claim.)

I really think the advice of her seeking some in-person help is best, because none of us can attempt to accurately help without the full picture.