Hi, my name is dean1971!

dean1971
dean1971 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited September 2023 in Benefits and income
How do I get the cares element

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  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,423 Championing
    Hi @dean1971 and welcome to the community!  Just to clarify, do you mean carers allowance?

    I'll move your post to a section of the community where our lovely regulars will better see it. :)
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community Member Posts: 17,440 Championing
    Hi @dean1971 - & welcome to the community from me also. All the info you need is here: https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/caring-overview-universal-credit   this is worth £185.86 a month.
    You'll need to report this on your journal under 'change of circumstances' that you're now caring for someone (if they're eligible).
    If the person you're caring for receives the Severe Disability Premium (SDP), then you won't be able to get the carers element with your UC.

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