Universal credit carers element

charl1234

I have just reported a change of circumstances careing for my partner on universal credit, I was on lcw and only occasionally had to go into jobcentre as I work 21 hours a week but am I'll and receive pip myself can anyone tel me what happens now please, thanks

poppy123456

You need to wait for a decision to be made on the carers element, once it has then it will be included in your next UC statement. This will increase your maximum UC entitlement by £185.86/month. As a carer you will have no work commiments.

chiarieds

Hi @charl1980 - if you're now caring for your partner, then you shouldn't have any work commitments, nor have to attend any appointments. The carer element is an additional £185.86 a month; I thought you claimed this last month tho? I'm sorry you're now ill.

charl1234

Does the jobcentre call me in as I've report I'm now careing or does it just get added? I eventually put my fears to one side and did it!!!! I'm now panicking they may call me in , but he's on full pip so hopefully it's straight forward enough!

poppy123456

No, you will not need to go to your local job centre. The carers element will just be included in your statement.

charl1234

Thanks 

poppy123456

A claim for carers element is a very straight forward, simple process