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Hi, my name is kaylee230890! my friend claims carers for me due to needing extra support

kaylee230890
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Hi my friend claims carers for me due to needing extra support after a back operation and it affected her uc but will it affect mine aswell
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There's no financial gain to claiming carers allowance at the same time as UC because it's just deducted in full. They need to make sure that their UC includes the carers element (assuming they are not claiming the LCWRA element for theirself because both element can't be paid to the same person) If they're not and it doesn't include this then they need to report a change of circumstances and report being your carer. Their UC will then include carers element (£185.86/month)Your UC will not be affected.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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Hello @kaylee230890
Welcome to the community!I see Poppy has answered your query. I'm sorry to hear you had an operation on your back. I hope you've been getting on ok since? It's great to hear you have support from your friend
Hannah - She / Her
Online Community Coordinator @ Scope
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