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Is my estranged husband entitled to carers allowance?

sunshinelois

I'm estranged from my husband but we still share a house I'm in receipt of pip and universal credit but my estranged husband cares for me but works full time is he entitled to carers allowance as he does everything

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poppy123456

Unfortunately not because he works full time. To be eligible for carers allowance you mustn't earn more than £132 per week. https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance/eligibility

Are you claiming UC as a couple or as a single person? If you're claiming as a couple because you live together then he can claim Carers element of UC.

sunshinelois

That's what I thought poppy ty so much for the info really appreciate your help

calcotti

poppy123456 said:

Are you claiming UC as a couple or as a single person? If you're claiming as a couple because you live together then he can claim Carers element of UC.

I inferred from opening post that they are separate benefit units with OP claiming as a single person (but that may not be the case)..

poppy123456

calcotti said:

poppy123456 said:

Are you claiming UC as a couple or as a single person? If you're claiming as a couple because you live together then he can claim Carers element of UC.

I inferred from opening post that they are separate benefit units with OP claiming as a single person.

Yes i did too but still married, living together and the husband still caring for them, i just thought i'd check.