Can I care for someone while receiving UC and PIP?

Welshred78

Hi, I have been asked to become a carer for my Dad but I PIP and UC just wondering how this would affect  my benefits? Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post any help would be gratefully received. 

janer1967

Hi and welcome 

Yes you can claim carers element on your UC and still get PIP as long as the caring you do doesn't contravene the reason you get PIP 

You need to care for him for over 35 hours per week and he needs to be getting PIP daily living and not claiming sdp 

I would get some expert advice first before doing anything 

Welshred78

Thank you so much for your help who do you advise I speak to regarding it? Thank you 

janer1967

I would speak to welfare rights 

Welshred78

Thank you I will get in touch with them.

Ross_Alumni

Welshred78 said:

Thank you I will get in touch with them.

I hope the above advice has been helpful and everything goes well for you.