Claiming as separate household but at the same address

kane1994

Hi me and my partner have decided to separate but I have no where to go until I find my own place so we've decided to claim as separate house holds but use same address I'm on lcwra and she's down as my carer 35 hours a week will this still be able to continue as normal but on separate claims? Also I'm in receipt of council tax support will I still receive it at my current address on a separate claim I need to know this before we do it as I still live there and don't want to make the situation worse?

Kane 

poppy123456

It is possible to claim as single people when living in the same household. However, you will likely need to prove that you pay your own bills and you're not living as a couple. It may not be as straight forward if they are continuing to care for you.

If you're responsible for paying the council tax then your CTR can continue but you'll need to report the changes.

kane1994

Hi thank you for the info so when I do end up finding my own place if no one else can care for me but my ex partner would that work in Completly different homes? As companies are expensive 

poppy123456

I'm not saying that the carers element can't continue while still living at the same address but it maybe more difficult to claim as single people.  It will be down to a decision maker to make the final decision. When you move out then you will no longer be living together so there will be no issues with the carers element.

You need to each report a change of circumstances on your journal and tell them you're no longer living as a couple. If your UC includes the LCWRA element for yourself, you need to make sure you take a copy of the decision letter because once you transfer to a single claim you will lose everything on your journal. (including your past statements)

kane1994

Hi I have a downloaded copy of my lcwra decision letter and okay I will do that thank you for your help 

kane1994

Won't they automatically transfer the lcwwra element over how will I show them my decision letter if its on my phone 

poppy123456

The LCWRA element should continue to be included with your statement. However, because you'll be claiming as a single person this may not happen. If the worst happens and it's not included in your statement you'll need to show them the decision letter.

Please note the changes will take place from the assessment period in which you reported the changes.

kane1994

Okay I'll ring them before I go ahead with anything anyway 

L_Volunteer

Have you managed to ring them yet @kane1994? Just wondering how things are going for you if you have phoned them 

kane1994

Hi I'm now on a single claim my statement shows the Lcwra element I just had to verify my bank details and amend my address all I need now is a home then I'm sorted