Hi, my name is Lovelock93! would i be able to claim cerers element on UC?

Lovelock93

I recently started caring for my mum would i be able to claim cerers element on UC she does claim pup

My question is my sister is my carer but can i be my mothers carer and claim the element i have seen mixed answers online

OverlyAnxious

Do you already get LCWRA element?

Albus_Alumni

Hey there @Lovelock93 welcome to the community.

As OverlyAnxious has asked, we do need additional information to be able to answer your question. I don't want to confuse things, so I'll leave you two to it, I just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello. 😊

Lovelock93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/992696#Comment_992696

I get LCW but was after april 2017

Kimi87

Yes as Carers Element exceeds what you get for LCW, Carers Element can be claimed.

Lovelock93

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/992830#Comment_992830

I dont get anything for lcw as i claimed ster 2017

Kimi87

Exactly. You get £0 for LCW so would qualify to receive payment for Carers Element.

Please note if you ever get LCWRA, Carers Element would end as the same person cannot get both.