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Advised to claim carers allowance

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juju10
juju10 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
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Hello just need
some advice what happens to u/c when you claim carers allowance does that mean you lose the carers-element on u/c
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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Community Co-Production Group, Scope Member Posts: 10,751 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi there I'm sorry this isn't my area of expertise but someone will answer your question soon.
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  • juju10
    juju10 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
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    Ok many thanks 
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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Community Co-Production Group, Scope Member Posts: 10,751 Disability Gamechanger
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    juju10 said:
    Ok many thanks 
    No problem sorry I can't answer your question I just don't want to end up giving you the wrong advice.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,852 Disability Gamechanger
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    You won't lose the carers element. You don't need to claim carers allowance to be entitled to carers element. There's no financial gain to claiming carers allowance as well as UC because it's deducted in full from any UC entitlement.

    You also need to be aware of the earnings limit of £132/week after deductions when claiming carers allowamce. There's no limit when claiming carers element.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Community Co-Production Group, Scope Member Posts: 10,751 Disability Gamechanger
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    poppy123456 said:
    You won't lose the carers element. You don't need to claim carers allowance to be entitled to carers element. There's no financial gain to claiming carers allowance as well as UC because it's deducted in full from any UC entitlement.

    You also need to be aware of the earnings limit of £132/week after deductions when claiming carers allowamce. There's no limit when claiming carers element.
    Thank you @poppy123456 you saved the day again.
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  • juju10
    juju10 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
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    Many thanks it’s just we have been advised to claim carers allowance for some reason an I don’t understand why to be honest?
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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Community Co-Production Group, Scope Member Posts: 10,751 Disability Gamechanger
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    juju10 said:
    Many thanks it’s just we have been advised to claim carers allowance for some reason an I don’t understand why to be honest?
    It's great that we have been able to help you today if you need anymore assistance please don't be afraid to speak up 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,852 Disability Gamechanger
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    juju10 said:
    Many thanks it’s just we have been advised to claim carers allowance for some reason an I don’t understand why to be honest?

    As i advised, there's no financial gain anyway because it's deducted in full. The only difference is for the CA you would receive class 1 NI credits but for UC you receive class 3.

    CA can also be paid weekly but UC monthly so it can help you budget better.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • juju10
    juju10 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
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    Ok many thanks for your advice poppy😊
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    juju10 said:
    Many thanks it’s just we have been advised to claim carers allowance for some reason an I don’t understand why to be honest?
    Before claiming I would seek clarification from whoever advised you as to why they are suggesting this. Poppy has highlighted the two issues.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • juju10
    juju10 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
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    Ok thank you we will do
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
    edited January 2023
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    juju10 said:
    Ok thank you we will do
    To be clear, I’m not suggesting you should not claim CA but I think it’s important that you are clear why it’s considered worth claiming and you can then make an informed decision. 

    There are reasons why getting Class 1 NI credits through CA may be worthwhile. If you claim CA and later need to claim new style ESA it would be easier to do so because there is a relaxation of the qualifying rules re NI if you have been a recent CA recipient prior to claiming ESA. However this will make no difference to you if you expect to remain on UC until you reach pension age because any CA or ESA would be deducted from the UC. Of course if you are a long way off pension age things might change.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • juju10
    juju10 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
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    Ok many thanks 😊 will look into all of it like you said 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,852 Disability Gamechanger
    edited January 2023
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    Just an added thought to this. If you live in Scotland then it would be worth your partner claiming carers allowance (providing they don't earn more than the maximum amount allowed) because you'll then be entitled to the carers allowance supplement, paid twice a year. https://www.mygov.scot/carers-allowance-supplement

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
    edited January 2023
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    Poppy. Not sure that’s the link you meant to post.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,852 Disability Gamechanger
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    calcotti said:
    Poppy. Not sure that’s the link you meant to post.
    Thanks, you’re right it wasn’t. Can’t edit my comment now as it’s too late. Correct link here https://www.mygov.scot/carers-allowance-supplement
    Its because I was trying to find some help for someone on another thread here. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    I've edited your original comment for you to avoid any confusion poppy123456 :) 

    How are you getting on with looking into it @juju10? I hope you've been having a good weekend!
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,852 Disability Gamechanger
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    @Tori_Scope thank you, much appreciated! 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • juju10
    juju10 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
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    We will look into this week but like previous comments I don’t see need to claim to be honest but thank you 
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