Any advice with our UC claim?

mags_2025

hi my husband has been off sick for almost 28 weeks ,he’s still recovery after major eye surgery. We are both on a joint claim uc with disable child and I have lwrca. We were not prepared for his recovery to take that long . Now what is the next step for us ? Any advice ? We are obviously worry about financial side

Kimi87

Which elements exactly are on your UC award please?

Is your husband receiving sick pay, or New Style ESA?

mags_2025

hi I’m on Pip and our child on dla higher elements daily and low mobility . Husband is on ssp but that is going to to end soon

Kimi87

I was asking what Universal Credit elements you get on your claim.

LCWRA for yourself?

Are you receiving Disabled Child Element?

Is husband receiving Carers Element for looking after your child?

(I know you aren't because the same person cannot get CE and LCWRA)

When SSP ends he can apply for New Style ESA, if eligible

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance

Like SSP this would be deducted in full from your UC award.

mags_2025

yes LCWRA for myself and yes disabled child element and CE

Ok thank you I think I understand so in theory we shouldn’t me worse off

Thank you for all the information

Mary_Scope

Hi @mags_2025 and welcome the community!

I see Kimmy has given you some good advice and answered your question so i won't add anything else today but it is lovely to you on the community and I hope you enjoy your time here!😀