Hi, my name is Farnaz! I am currently get benefit because of my mental health from Universal Credit

Farnaz
Farnaz Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited January 23 in Benefits and income

I am currently get benefit because of my mental health from Universal Credi. Also my husband is on PiP. If I apply for Allowance carer for my husband it will affect my benefits?
Thank you for your support

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  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Online Community Member Posts: 2,388 Championing

    Yes, Carers Allowance will be deducted in full from your UC award.

    Do you receive LCWRA yourself?

  • Farnaz
    Farnaz Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    yes I received it

  • Farnaz
    Farnaz Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    Yes I receive it

  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Online Community Member Posts: 2,388 Championing

    Okay thank you, my other suggestion won't be relevant in that case.

  • Farnaz
    Farnaz Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    so, it means I should not do that because i am not going to get extra money? It will be deducted ?

  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Online Community Member Posts: 2,388 Championing

    There won't be any financial gain, because what you get in Carers Allowance will be taken off your UC award.

  • Farnaz
    Farnaz Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    Thank you for your replying 🙏