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jamie2471

Hello I’ve been awarded lwc and lwcra so I’m getting the extra payment on top of standard universal credit payment I’m getting this as a single claimant I am wondering if I put this as joint and if my partner decided to live with me what would be affected and how much would we be getting together we’re both over 25 my partner is a carer for someone else and receives carers allowance please someone explain how it would affect my claim? And how much would I get ?

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poppy123456

Your standard allowance would be £525.72 + LCWRA element £354.28 + carers element £168.81. The carers allowance will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.

Without help with any rent your UC would be £1,048.81 - £302 for Carers allowance. Total UC payable £746.81.

Then they will receive the carers allowance (£****.70/week) as a separate payment paid either weekly or 4 weekly.

jamie2471

poppy123456 said:

Your standard allowance would be £525.72 + LCWRA element £354.28 + carers element £168.81. The carers allowance will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.
Without help with any rent your UC would be £1,048.81 - £302 for Carers allowance. Total UC payable £746.81.
Then they will receive the carers allowance (£****.70/week) as a separate payment paid either weekly or 4 weekly.

So they won’t pay for my rent like they usually do ?

poppy123456

jamie2471 said:

poppy123456 said:

Your standard allowance would be £525.72 + LCWRA element £354.28 + carers element £168.81. The carers allowance will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.
Without help with any rent your UC would be £1,048.81 - £302 for Carers allowance. Total UC payable £746.81.
Then they will receive the carers allowance (£****.70/week) as a separate payment paid either weekly or 4 weekly.

So they won’t pay for my rent like they usually do ?

Of course they will, if you claim for help with it. It will be included as your maximum entitlement. I had no idea that you were claiming for help with this because you didn't mention that, which is why i didn't include it in my calculation.

Remember why claiming as a couple your joint circumstances will be taken into consideration.

jamie2471

poppy123456 said:

jamie2471 said:

poppy123456 said:

Your standard allowance would be £525.72 + LCWRA element £354.28 + carers element £168.81. The carers allowance will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.
Without help with any rent your UC would be £1,048.81 - £302 for Carers allowance. Total UC payable £746.81.
Then they will receive the carers allowance (£****.70/week) as a separate payment paid either weekly or 4 weekly.

So they won’t pay for my rent like they usually do ?

Of course they will, if you claim for help with it. It will be included as your maximum entitlement. I had no idea that you were claiming for help with this because you didn't mention that, which is why i didn't include it in my calculation.
Remember why claiming as a couple your joint circumstances will be taken into consideration.

Oh thank you I just got scared aha thank you again

poppy123456

You can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement but you'll need to put both of your details into it. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=bd47035f-7dde-42c1-aaa4-dfef73127fc7

If your partner has savings/capital of more than £16,000 you're excluded from claiming.