Hi, my name is Buddie! In a mixed age couple, can my husband claim carer's element?

Buddie

Hi all

Just found this community I have arthritis, mobility issues ,incontinence long covid and fibromyalgia

I have a query regarding carers element on UC

We have a joint UC claim

My husband is retired and on full state pension

I receive support group esa and both components of pip

My husband cares for me . Can we claim carers element ? I find it a bit confusing!

Look forward to chatting with you

Kimi87

Mixed age couples mean benefit advice can be quite complex.

So I would recommend talking to a trained benefits advisor.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/age-uk-advice-line/

https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

Mary_Scope

Hi @Buddie and a warm welcome to the community from me!

I see Kimi has already answered your question and given some good advice so I won't add anything else today but it's lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the community😄

Buddie

Thank you Kimi87 I will look into that

Buddie

Thank you @Kimi87 I will look into that

Buddie

thank you for your lovely welcome message @Mary_Scope