£500 ONE OFF PAYMENT IN WALES FOR CARERS

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  • suzyk15
    suzyk15 Online Community Member Posts: 32 Connected
    edited June 2022
    I'm entitled to the £500 my question is I'm claiming carers allowance and carer element of  universal credit ,will the £500 be deducted ?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    suzyk15 said:
    I'm entitled to the £500 my question is I'm claiming carers allowance and carer element of  universal credit ,will the £500 be deducted ?

    I can't find anything in the updated details on Gov.uk that suggests whether it will affect UC or not. It only mentions tax credits. https://gov.wales/unpaid-carer-financial-support-scheme

  • suzyk15
    suzyk15 Online Community Member Posts: 32 Connected
    edited June 2022
    I've read somewhere as uc is means tested ? As I'm entitled to the  £500 whats the point if its going be deducted ?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Yes, UC is means tested but i can't tell you if the £500 will affect it. Some one off payments do not affect UC but i can't find any information regarding this payment.
  • suzyk15
    suzyk15 Online Community Member Posts: 32 Connected
    Thanks for your help,no doubt I'll find out 
  • suzyk15
    suzyk15 Online Community Member Posts: 32 Connected
    The £500 is for Wales only
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    suzyk15 said:
    I'm entitled to the £500 my question is I'm claiming carers allowance and carer element of  universal credit ,will the £500 be deducted ?
    https://gov.wales/unpaid-carer-financial-support-scheme
    The payment will not impact any benefits you may be receiving.
    The payment will not:
    • be taxable
    • be subject to National Insurance contributions
    • be included as part of income when calculating entitlement for tax credits
  • suzyk15
    suzyk15 Online Community Member Posts: 32 Connected
    So does that mean it won't be deducted ?
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    edited June 2022
    suzyk15 said:
    So does that mean it won't be deducted ?
    According to the link I posted and quoted
    calcotti said: https://gov.wales/unpaid-carer-financial-support-scheme
    The payment will not impact any benefits you may be receiving.

  • suzyk15
    suzyk15 Online Community Member Posts: 32 Connected
    Thanks

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