I'm on LCWRA. Am I entitled to childcare costs?

ov4

Hi everyone, I am currently on lcwra, single and have an 11yr old, my childcare provider advised that I am entitled to childcare costs.   I’ve tried to research but not quite clear on how to go about it. 

Does anyone out there know if I am entitled and how to go about applying for childcare?

thank you 

SueHeath

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poppy123456

Biblioklept said:

Sadly you can only get childcare costs if you also have a partner on a joint claim that works. That's for UC. I don't know if it is different for ESA though. 

That's not correct. For UC Single parents can also claim childcare costs of up 85%, capped at £646.35 for one child. Of course they need to be working to claim this. However, they need to pay the childcare costs upfront and then claim them back.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-childcare/universal-credit-childcare-guide

The childcare you pay for must be provided by a registered or approved childcare provider.

There's no childcare costs available directly through an ESA claim. 

poppy123456

Although there was no mention of them working. I just assumed they were because they asked about childcare. As you know people do work when found to have LCWRA.

I always find only being able to edit with an hour of posting very frustrating.

Sue_Alumni

Good morning @ov4 and welcome to the online community.  I think @poppy123456 has helped you with your question.  Is there anything else you need help with.