Carers element. Can my husband get it if he works full time?

northwestlady86
northwestlady86 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited July 14 in Universal Credit (UC)

hi I’m new here so bare with please …

So currently we get Uc my partner works full time aswell as cares for me I get lwrca element on the claim I also get enhanced pip both components

Now I care for my daughter and I get carers allowance which is deducted from the Uc my question is if my partner became my carer would he then get the carers element even though he works full time. ???

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,887 Championing
    edited July 13

    Yes, Carers Element doesn't have earnings rules like Carers Allowance.

    Carers Allowance would be added to your award before deductions.

  • northwestlady86
    northwestlady86 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    so basically my partner could of been claiming carers element the last few months ??
    will it effect my carers allowance in anyway

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,887 Championing

    Yes he could have claimed before.

    No him getting Carers Element for looking after you, will not impact the Carers Allowance you get for looking after your daughter.

  • northwestlady86
    northwestlady86 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Thankyou so much xx

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