Hi, my name is racheluk352002! LWCRA Carers Element

racheluk352002

Hi,

My adult daughter recieves PIP and LCWRA plus UC. I work full time but am classed as her carer. Can I claim the carers element of LCWRA ?

Kimi87

Carers Element is part of Universal Credit.

All elements of UC are means tested, your wage might still reduce your entitlement to zero.

UC will first add up your entitlement, then make any deductions.

They will reduce your award by £0.55 for every pound earned in wages.

Unless you have a dependent child or partner with LCW/LCWRA, in which case you can earn £411 if claiming Housing Element, £684 if not, before UC deduct.

This is known as the work allowance.

Try a benefits calculator:

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Rachel_Scope

Hi @racheluk352002 and welcome to the community! I see Kimi has given you some great advice already but just wanted to say hi 😊

racheluk352002

Thank you for your reply. I think looking at it, I earn a full time wage so I wouldn't be entitled to it . Its a shame because I work 3 12.5 hr shifts a week ,then have to fit her appointments for hospital , Dr's and weekly counsellor and anything else she needs to do on my days off. It seems you're punished for working ,even tho Im caring for her and her needs on my 4 days I don't work .

Kimi87

Do try a benefits calculator just to be sure you aren't missing out.

I'd expect your award to be at least approximately £600, (Standard Allowance + Carers Element) the question is whether your wage deduction then reduces that to zerom

Your Daughter is free to compensate you from her PIP.

Have you had a carers assessment, to look after your own wellbeing?

https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/support-and-benefits-for-carers/carer-assessments/