Hello I need some advice about universal credit my partner has health issues and I am currently...

user31

I need some advice about universal credit my partner has health issues and I am currently caring for him we also have a son who turns 3 in May and going by the rules you have to start looking for work when they reach this age I am aware that universal credit provides child care for up to a certain amount of hours but I would have no one to take care of my partner and no one to take my son to and from nursery as my inlaws are also disabled and are unable to look after him I am unsure what to do any advice would be much appreciated thanks very much

Kimmy87

Have you reported through your UC account that you care for him?

If so you are classed as a carer and you have no work expectations from UC, even when your child turns 3.

user31

Hi thank you for your help I haven't no would he have to receive any other benefit on order for me to do that ?

Thanks for your help

C

Kimmy87

Yes he would need to be on one of the following:

Attendance Allowance

Pension Age Disability Payment (Scotland)

Disability Living Allowance or Child Disability Payment

Personal Independence Payment

Armed Forces Independences Payment

Constant Attendance Allowance

If he meets that criteria then you can also get Carers Element paid under UC, which is worth £198.31 a month.

user31

Okay thanks for your help ☺️