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About catering on universal credits

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becky02
becky02 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited October 2021 in Benefits and financial support
Hi I'm a single mother of two and I care for my mother...iv been offered a little part time job how will this affect my money 
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  • becky02
    becky02 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    An I'm on universal credits 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,030 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    When claiming carers allowance you can’t earn more than £123 after deductions per week. 

    What other her benefits do you claim besides the carers allowance? Maybe income support and housing benefit? If you do claim any of these the working and earning can affect the amount you can claim. 

    Before starting work I’d advise you to visit a local advice agency near you for a full benefits check.
    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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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,938 Scope online community team
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    Hi @becky02 and welcome to the community. 

    If you'll be earning under £123 a week then you can continue to claim Carer's Allowance and work. The deduction amount for your wages would depend on the rest of your Universal Credit claim and what your work allowance is. Do you have any idea what yours would be? It depends on whether you have housing or dependant children on your claim. 

    If you're earning more than £123 a week you wouldn't be able to claim Carer's Allowance but you could continue receiving the Carer's Element on Universal Credit.
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