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

northwestlady86

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. ???

Kimi87

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

Carers Allowance would be added to your award before deductions.

northwestlady86

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

Kimi87

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

Thankyou so much xx

George2022

can my husband claim cares element he and I work 16 hours each and get if

Kimi87

As I advised the other poster, Carers Element has no earnings limit.

As long as you get a qualifying benefit, Carers Element for him can be added to your UC award before any deductions.

Information here:

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/additional-elements-of-universal-credit/carer-s-element

George2022

thank you