Single and on Universal Credit. Can I claim for childcare on UC does anyone know?

cheryld
cheryld Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited November 2023 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi everyone 

First time posting. 

I’m single, on UC and have 2 children of primary school age. My disability has deteriorated and I’ve had to stop working. I’ve been assessed and UC have granted me LCWRA. In my flare-ups I need additional help with childcare in the support of breakfast club or afterschool club (when I need a little extra time to move etc). 
Can I claim for childcare on UC does anyone know? 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    Unfortunately, not. In this situation because you're not living with a working partner than you will not be able to claim for help with childcare, even though you've been found to have LCWRA. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/childcare-overview-universal-credit

  • cheryld
    cheryld Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Thank you @poppy123456 for commenting and clearing that up for me. Really appreciate it 🙂
  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,373 Championing
    Hey there @cheryld  and welcome to the community.  I hope you're doing well today?

    I can see the wonderful Poppy is helping you, but I just wanted to say hi. :)

    If you wanted to chat to everyone later, or maybe join in with some of the games, then I'd highly recommend the Coffee Lounge category.  

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