Hi, I'm Ayaan786_786! Can my spouse claim carer's element if I get allowance?

Ayaan786_786
Ayaan786_786 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited April 17 in Benefits and income

Can my spouse claim carers element of uc for the same child i get carers allowance for due to me being awarded LCWRA i cant recieve the Universal carers element any longer we do both carers for him but due to my health declining with blindness I can't carry out most of the outside activities but still caring over 35

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,722 Championing
    edited April 16

    Your child (or person) can't have two different people claiming Carers benefits. Only one can be paid for looking after them.

    Carers Element can only be awarded to the person already getting Carers Allowance.

    Because you get Carers Allowance for the child, this prevents your spouse from claiming Carers Element for the same child.

    If your spouse is eligible for Carers Allowance, you could investigate him claiming CA instead of you, and subsequently Carers Element.

    I'd recommend speaking to a trained benefits advisor to get advice on this

    https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

    (click on the purple text).

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,590 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists
    edited April 16

    Hi @Ayaan786_786 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 its lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the community😊

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