Hi, my name is phil68! Are my benefits correct?

phil68
phil68 Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor
edited September 2024 in Benefits and income

wife just recieved lcwra but because I also do theres no added monies. Worked 75 years between us and now we’re both unable to work only get £509 u/c and carers £300

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  • phil68
    phil68 Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor

    left us both frustrated and worried.

  • phil68
    phil68 Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor

    sorry forgot wives company pension. 42 years continual service for £365 monthly.

  • phil68
    phil68 Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor

    I get living pip only my wife is awaiting her pip decision with help

  • phil68
    phil68 Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor

    when I had to stop working due to poor mental health 5 years ago, we downsized and payed off mortgage. 21 year old daughter home

  • phil68
    phil68 Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor

    any comments please in my carers issue. I think I’m posting into wrong category. Please help

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing

    What issue are you having with your carers?

  • phil68
    phil68 Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor

    hi thanks. My wife is my carer. She herself has been given lcwra but as I get it she recieves no money. Can she still be my carer or does that payment get replaced with an uplift in u/c. Also her pip request is being reviewed. Should be done by8th dec.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing

    She can still claim carers element of UC for looking after you providing you claim a quality disability benefit.

    If she claims carers allowance this is just deducted in full from UC so no financial gain.

  • phil68
    phil68 Online Community Member Posts: 28 Contributor

    cheers. Just 10 more weeks for a decision on pip review. Thankyou

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