I've got LCWRA. Can I have a carer of which I can claim carer allowance for?

Kassim_1957
Kassim_1957 Community member Posts: 4 Listener
edited October 2021 in Benefits and income
hi, can I ask a question plz 

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  • Kassim_1957
    Kassim_1957 Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    I have been on LCWRA since January 2020, I would like to ask you if it’s possible that I can have a carer of which I can claim carer  allowance for? 

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    I have been on LCWRA since January 2020, I would like to ask you if it’s possible that I can have a carer of which I can claim carer  allowance for? 


    No, LCWRA doesn't entitle anyone to claim Carers Allowance for looking after you. For this you must be receiving either PIP daily living or DLA mid/high rate care.
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,331 Championing
    Hi @Kassim_1957 - & welcome to the community. I hope Poppy's reply has answered your query. You can't claim Carer's Allowance, rather another who may care for you. However, as Poppy says, there are certain eligibility criteria. Please see the following for confirmation: https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/eligibility

  • Kassim_1957
    Kassim_1957 Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Thank you so much for the reply 
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    I was told by dwp that because LCWRA is a higher payment than carers allowance it wouldn't benefit me as I am a carer to my mum 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    edited September 2021
    I was told by dwp that because LCWRA is a higher payment than carers allowance it wouldn't benefit me as I am a carer to my mum 
    That is correct. You cannot receive both the LCWRA element and the carer element of UC so if you are entitled to LCWRA you are paid that because it is worth more.
  • Kassim_1957
    Kassim_1957 Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Many Thanks for the valued informations