Will my UC reduce if I have a carer

Crazyangel
Crazyangel Community Member Posts: 2 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)

I am on UC . And get LCWRA .

IF I have a carer claiming carers allowance will I loose my LCWRA ? Because someone is claiming carers allowance for looking after me ? Finding all very confusing.

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  • Mr_Shoes_Tied
    Mr_Shoes_Tied Community Member Posts: 142 Empowering

    No, it won't change your UC or your eligiblity for LCWRA

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,209 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @Crazyangel and a warm welcome to the community from me!

    No, having a carer won't impact your LCWRA or UC😊

  • Legwax
    Legwax Community Member Posts: 194 Empowering

    @Mary_Scope Hi, what would it impact please? @Crazyangel Hi, jumping on simply because I am curious too and thought best to ask Mary in one place. Thanks.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 4,221 Online Community Team

    Hi @Legwax

    I found this information from the Gov website.

    "When you get Carer’s Allowance, the person you care for will usually stop getting:

    You can check if their severe disability payment will stop by contacting whoever pays this benefit. This is usually Jobcentre Plus, their local council, the Pension Service Helpline or Universal Credit.

    They might also stop getting reduced Council Tax. Contact their local council to find out if this affects them."

    Let me know if you need any more information.

  • Legwax
    Legwax Community Member Posts: 194 Empowering

    @Rachel_Scope Thank you very much for clear info and links.

  • Legwax
    Legwax Community Member Posts: 194 Empowering

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