Partner moved in

miracleboy
miracleboy Online Community Member Posts: 64 Contributor
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi

I transferred to UC from ESA Support Group in July. I get UC about £481 a month ESA LCWRA contribution based about £281 a fortnight. Also pip enhanced for both. My partner moved in on the 27th I have informed the housing and council, also dwp, we now have a joint claim.

My partner works full time. Can anyone please tell me what will be the outcome with my benefits as it won’t show in the journal till about the 17th or 18th.

Any replies are truly appreciated. Before I lived on my own had council tax and rent benefit three bedroom house. I am not sure if he can apply for carers for me as he works full time.

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,474 Championing

    You can try a benefits calculator to estimate your joint award.

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

    If your partner cares for you over 35 hours a week, your partner can get Carers Element which would add £201.68 to the UC award before deductions.

    To claim this log in to your Journal, use the Report a Change Caring for Someone section.

  • miracleboy
    miracleboy Online Community Member Posts: 64 Contributor

    Hi Kimi87


    I did that but they told me it has to be claimed separately.

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