Uc Carer’s element

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geeforce
geeforce Online Community Member Posts: 29 Connected
edited October 2021 in Benefits and income
my son has just gone onto uc he’s left full time education he’s been signed off with autism I claim uc Carer’s element for my wife already my son gets pip can I claim uc Carer’s element also for my son 
kind regards 

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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,754 Online Community Programme Lead
    Hello @geeforce. Unfortunately you can only claim the carer element for one person, regardless of how many people you provide care for.

  • geeforce
    geeforce Online Community Member Posts: 29 Connected
    Thanks for your reply 
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,754 Online Community Programme Lead
    No problem @geeforce. I don't know much about your situation, but just to make you aware, having a carer doesn't necessarily stop you from being able to be one. For example, if the care your wife provides for your son doesn't contradict the reason she needs care, there's no reason she can't claim carer's for him. However, if she has LCWRA on your Universal Credit claim this will prevent her claiming the carer element. 
    Hope that helps!
  • geeforce
    geeforce Online Community Member Posts: 29 Connected
    Thanks yes she is 
    kind regards Adrian