Carer allowance and UC

Rosemary2026
Rosemary2026 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
in Families and carers

Hi guys.

I am just concerned about I started carer allowance and UC deducted from benefit all I received e.g £300 but UC deducted from me £345 for carer allowance from benefit is that normal and also I am working part time and deducted from benefit and left me very low income what should I do ?

I have 2 kids and my husband has health problems can not work.

I am paying council tax and bills and food .

How can I afford it all of them !

What should I apply to survive to living in? Really need help!!

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 9,130 Championing
    edited October 11

    Yes this is all normal & correct.

    Carers Allowance is paid weekly and UC monthly, so while the deduction looks wrong it isn't.

    To convert a weekly benefit into a monthly you multiply the weekly amount by 52 then divide by 12.

    Remember your income isn't just UC, it's UC + CA + wages. Husband also presumably gets PIP or similar due to you being able to claim CA.

    I'd recommend you see a local welfare rights organisation who can do a benefits check for both you & your husband to make sure you are getting everything that you are entitled too and your UC award is correct.

    https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

    They can also offer other guidance about reducing household bills, budgeting, help with any debt etc.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 6,019 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @Rosemary2026 and a warm welcome to the community from me!

    I can see that Kimi has answered your question and given some excellent advice so I won't add anything else today but it's lovely to have you here and I look forward to seeing you around the community😊

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