Lcwra & child care help
JHM
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Hi everyone,
I have read some of the other members questions on wether or not they will receive the childcare help due to one parent being on lcwra and other working.
I have read some of the other members questions on wether or not they will receive the childcare help due to one parent being on lcwra and other working.
I have recently been awarded LCWRA I am the mother and my husband works,
mum worry is…. I know the mums on here with the worry’s of not being entitled have found out the are entitled but my worry is because I am the mother and I will be “available” to attend to our child….
however the whole reason I am on LcWRA is because I have mega mental health issues and are crying out for help with child care, so I guess my question is have any mothers out there had the same situation with any answers for me,
I am aware the guidance says aslong as one parents working and others on Lcwra so I feel this means that the working parent who would be my husband has to put the application in?
mum worry is…. I know the mums on here with the worry’s of not being entitled have found out the are entitled but my worry is because I am the mother and I will be “available” to attend to our child….
however the whole reason I am on LcWRA is because I have mega mental health issues and are crying out for help with child care, so I guess my question is have any mothers out there had the same situation with any answers for me,
I am aware the guidance says aslong as one parents working and others on Lcwra so I feel this means that the working parent who would be my husband has to put the application in?
Please let me knkw if I’m away on a tangent.
many thanks to anyone in advance.
many thanks to anyone in advance.
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From what I can make out, you and your husband are on a joint UC claim with you receiving LCWRA and the obvious deduction from his wages? If so, yes, you do qualify for help with childcare costs. It doesn't matter who submits this, you can do it via your online account.
No, they won't question your health and your availability to look after your child.0 -
Hello @JHM and a warm welcome to the community.
As @bg844 has said, you'll be eligible for up to 85% of childcare costs from Universal Credit in your situation. Have you looked into nurseries already for your child?
You mention struggling with your mental health, can I ask if you've got much support with this at the moment? Are you in contact with your GP or other professionals about it?
I'm going to send a quick email to check in with you as well, so please look out for that!0
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