Will a DLA claim affect carers element?

Tutu22

hi,

My husband and I are considering applying for DLA for our eldest son who is on the ADHD assessment waitlist ( 3 year wait at the minute).
I am in receipt of PIP for a disability and I’m in LCW group. My husband claims carers element for me.

If I apply for dla for my son with my name in the form, will it affect the carers element my husband receives for me? Will UC assume that because I can care for a child (more mental care to be honest), I do not need someone to care for me?

Thanks

Thank you

Jimm_Alumni

Hey @Tutu22, welcome to the community 😊 Hopefully we can help clear up the uncertainty here.

There would only be a potential issue if the care you provide contradicted the reasons you review LCW. Do you think that would be a possible issue at all? You mention it is mostly mental support/care you provide.

You could read up more about DLA on our advice pages here: Disability Living Allowance (DLA) | Disability charity Scope UK