You may qualify for an extra carer element in Universal Credit if you provide at least 35 hours of care each week for someone receiving a qualifying disability benefit. You do not usually need to claim Carer’s Allowance, but if you do, it is normally deducted from Universal Credit, while the carer element may still be included. Your work-related requirements can be reduced or removed, depending on your caring responsibilities and circumstances. Report your caring role through your Universal Credit account and check the latest rules on GOV.UK, as entitlement is decided by the Department for Work and Pensions.