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5 years 6 months ago #238275 by asifa78
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My Son is my full time carer he gets carers allowance and universal credit.
I've just heard of something called the carers element , what does this mean and is he eligible? Thanks in advance
I've just heard of something called the carers element , what does this mean and is he eligible? Thanks in advance
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5 years 6 months ago #238293 by Gordon
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He should check but he should already be receiving this as part of his UC if he is receiving Carers Allowance, if he isn't then there may be other problems as the CA is treated as income for UC and should be deducted and if this has not been happening then there will be a recoverable overpayment.
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He should check but he should already be receiving this as part of his UC if he is receiving Carers Allowance, if he isn't then there may be other problems as the CA is treated as income for UC and should be deducted and if this has not been happening then there will be a recoverable overpayment.
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5 years 6 months ago #238371 by asifa78
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Thanks for your reply Gordan.
My Son gave up work to look after me he is 24 and gets about £125.32a month universal credit and £66 a week for Carers allowance. Theres no carers element though.perhaps hes not entitled. Thanks anyway Gordon
My Son gave up work to look after me he is 24 and gets about £125.32a month universal credit and £66 a week for Carers allowance. Theres no carers element though.perhaps hes not entitled. Thanks anyway Gordon
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5 years 6 months ago #238373 by Gordon
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He needs to check.
If he is receiving CA then he is entitled to the Carers Element, if it is not being paid then it would imply that UC does not know about the CA and this could be a major issue.
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He needs to check.
If he is receiving CA then he is entitled to the Carers Element, if it is not being paid then it would imply that UC does not know about the CA and this could be a major issue.
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5 years 6 months ago #238425 by asifa78
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Ok I will get him to check. Will keep you updated.
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5 years 6 months ago #238492 by asifa78
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Hi just thought I'd update. My son got this reply from basildon service centre
You are receiving this - please view your statement
Carer
You said that you are caring for someone.
£160.20
If hes getting carers allowance at £66 a week and £120 universal credit does that mean the 160 carer element is deducted. I'm really confused
I have asked for a statement explaining how they come to this sum as he has never recieved any letter from them.
You are receiving this - please view your statement
Carer
You said that you are caring for someone.
£160.20
If hes getting carers allowance at £66 a week and £120 universal credit does that mean the 160 carer element is deducted. I'm really confused
I have asked for a statement explaining how they come to this sum as he has never recieved any letter from them.
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