Universal credit carers element
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charl1980
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I have just reported a change of circumstances careing for my partner on universal credit, I was on lcw and only occasionally had to go into jobcentre as I work 21 hours a week but am I'll and receive pip myself can anyone tel me what happens now please, thanks
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You need to wait for a decision to be made on the carers element, once it has then it will be included in your next UC statement. This will increase your maximum UC entitlement by £185.86/month. As a carer you will have no work commiments.
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Hi @charl1980 - if you're now caring for your partner, then you shouldn't have any work commitments, nor have to attend any appointments. The carer element is an additional £185.86 a month; I thought you claimed this last month tho? I'm sorry you're now ill.
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Does the jobcentre call me in as I've report I'm now careing or does it just get added? I eventually put my fears to one side and did it!!!! I'm now panicking they may call me in , but he's on full pip so hopefully it's straight forward enough!
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No, you will not need to go to your local job centre. The carers element will just be included in your statement.
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A claim for carers element is a very straight forward, simple process
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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