Carers and Universal Credit

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I am full time carer for my dh who has mental health issues and is currently in receipt of PIP. He is also in the ESA Support group and is classed as having LCWAWRA for UC. Also, because he gets PIP I receive carers allowance and the carers element of UC, which means I also do not have to look for work or take part in work related activities. My worry is that his PIP is up for renewal soon and I am terrified he will be turned down for it as I remember what a nightmare it was trying to claim it last time. If his PIP is stopped could he still be assessed as being in the support group for ESA when that is up for reassessment, even though he has possibly been turned down for PIP? and can I still be classed as being his carer for UC purposes, if I am no longer in receipt of Carers Allowance if his PIP has stopped, or will I then be required to look for work? We have both worked full time most of our lives until he became mentally ill 2 years ago and the benefits system is an absolute minefield to us. Any advice gratefully received, thanks.

Being in receipt of PIP or not has no bearing on him being assessed for LCWRA. PIP is about the effect his illness/ disability has on his daily living and/ or mobility. LCWRA is about fitness to work.
If he loses his PIP, he can continue to receive LCWRA., although at some point he will be re-assessed for work capability.
If your dh loses his PIP you will lose carers allowance and UC carers element and yes you could be asked to look for work, although your work coach can take into account your caring.
If PIP was stopped then you can ask for a mandatory reconsideration if you think the decision is wrong.

How old is your DH ? If he is coming up to state pension age, and in the event of losing his PIP, then once he is state pension age he could claim Attendance allowance instead which is so much easier to claim, although likely to be less money as there is no mobility component.

@Babyroobs Thank you so much for your detailed and helpful reply.