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Carers element or carers allowance

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jc_3242
jc_3242 Community member Posts: 13 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi,

I receive universal credit and standard daily living for PIP.

Getting confused between carers element and carers allowance, am I able to claim any of these for myself? Or can I claim both or are you even allowed to claim it for yourself? Any help would be appreciated.

 Thanks. 
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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi and welcome to the community 

    You cannot claim any carers for yoyeself 

    If is for someone who provides care for you for at least 35 hours a week 

    As often these carers are friends family and unpaid carers so the carers element gives them a small amount of benefit for caring responsibilities 
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  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 4,707 Disability Gamechanger
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    I sometimes think it could be good if you could claim it and use it to help pay for care but sadly you can't claim it for yourself @jc_3242
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  • jc_3242
    jc_3242 Community member Posts: 13 Listener
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    Okay thanks for your help
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    You are welcome @jc_3242. Help is the very least you deserve. Thanks for your feedback. I am really pleased to hear you are finding us helpful  :)
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