Hi, my name is tessdee71! I’m needing some advice please regarding claiming carers element for ...

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tessdee71
tessdee71 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

hi 👋 I’m needing some advice please regarding claiming carers element for my child , I get lcwra is there any point in claiming it ? Many thanks

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 6,211 Championing

    As you get LCWRA you won't also be entitled to receive Carers Element. Under UC the same person cannot get both.

  • tessdee71
    tessdee71 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    ah ok thank you.

  • Trevor_PIP
    Trevor_PIP Online Community Member Posts: 374 Empowering

    Welcome @tessdee71

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,821 Championing

    If your child gets a qualifying benefit, you may be entitled to the Disabled Child Element of UC if not already claiming that one.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 2,100 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @tessdee71 and a warm welcome to the community!

    I see you've already recieved some good advice by Kimi and OverlyAnxious 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!