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xox_kylie_xox
xox_kylie_xox Community member Posts: 2 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi

I’ve recently applied (and got) Carers allowance for looking after my mum who has PIP as she has rheumatoid arthritis.

If I claim UC will I automatically be placed in the no work group as I claim Carers allowance or not?


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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,905 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi and welcome,

    Yes you would be placed into the no work requirements group but you need to make sure you tell them that you're caring for someone when you make the claim.

    The carers allowance will be classed as income for the UC claim and this will reduce your UC by £286 per month. When you receive your first statement you need to made sure they add the carers element, which is £160.20 per month.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • xox_kylie_xox
    xox_kylie_xox Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    edited January 2020
    Hi poppy,

    Thankyou for your reply.
    Will the Carers element not be automatically added when I apply and tell them I’m caring for my mum?


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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,905 Disability Gamechanger
    No problem. Yes it should be but don't take anything for granted with DWP, you should always check your monthly statement.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,935 Scope online community team
    Hi @xox_kylie_xox. It's the carer element of UC that puts you in the "no work group" and as Poppy said, while this should be automatically added when you claim and inform them that you're a carer, it's important to check as sometimes it gets missed. 
    When you attend your initial ID appointment you can also ask them to ensure it's verified. 
    Community Manager
    Scope
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