Carers element

Kevin_M
Kevin_M Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi, my name is Kevin. I receive the enhanced rate of both parts of PIP. A family member has applied for carers allowance for me, as my partner works part time. My health has started to deteriorate, so my partner is considering packing in work. We receive Universal credit and the question is, would she be able to claim carers element if someone else is claiming carers allowance for me. I can't seem to find the answer on Google. 
Thanks so much for your help. Kevin

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    No, only 1 person can claim either of those for looking after the same person. Are you aware that as long as your partner doesn't receive the LCWRA element for theirself, they can claim carers element, even if they are working.
    Does the family member that's claimed carers allowance work? Do they claim any other benefits?
  • Kevin_M
    Kevin_M Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Thanks for your reply. My family member who has put a claim in for carers allowance doesn't claim any benefits, and only works a few hours a week. That has cleared that issue up for us. Thank you again
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,535 Championing
    I'm glad the community could be of help @Kevin_M, do let us know if there's anything else you might need a hand with :)  
  • Kevin_M
    Kevin_M Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Thanks again for your help. The group/site has been very helpful with great support for everyone. Keep up the great work
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,471 Championing
    Thank you for the kind words @kevin_m :) 

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