Can I claim Carers Allowance for myself?

lisaxxx73x

Can I claim carers for me self as my son works now 

Ami2301

Hi @lisaxxx73x welcome to the community! 

Unfortunately, you cannot claim carers allowance for yourself.

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @lisaxxx73x, and a warm welcome to the community!

poppy123456

Hi,

What benefits do you claim please?

Fluffy1963

Hi I live in Scotland I received limited capability for work my husband and I receive universal credit and I receive capability for work benefit can my husband be my carer as he cares more than 35 hours a week for me and would he be exempt from looking for work

Kimi87

For your Husband to be recognised as your carer, you'd need to be on a qualifying benefit:

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

LCWRA by itself wouldn't meet the qualifying criteria.

Yes he would be exempt from work commitments.