Hi, my name is Buddie! In a mixed age couple, can my husband claim carer's element?

Hi all
Just found this community I have arthritis, mobility issues ,incontinence long covid and fibromyalgia
I have a query regarding carers element on UC
We have a joint UC claim
My husband is retired and on full state pension
I receive support group esa and both components of pip
My husband cares for me . Can we claim carers element ? I find it a bit confusing!
Look forward to chatting with you
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Mixed age couples mean benefit advice can be quite complex.
So I would recommend talking to a trained benefits advisor.
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Hi @Buddie and a warm welcome to the community from me!
I see Kimi has already answered your question and given some good advice so I won't add anything else today but it's lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the community😄1 -
Thank you Kimi87 I will look into that
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thank you for your lovely welcome message @Mary_Scope
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