# The Universal Credit Regulations 2013, Regulation 85: Meaning of terms relating to carers


In this Chapter—
“relevant carer” means—
(a) a parent of a child who is not the responsible carer, but has caring responsibilities for the child; or
(b) a person who has caring responsibilities for a person who has a physical or mental impairment; and
“responsible foster parent” in relation to a child means a person who is the only foster parent in relation to that child or, in the case of a couple both members of which are foster parents in relation to that child, the member who is nominated by them in accordance with regulation 86.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2013/9780111531938/regulation/85 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-universal-credit-regulations-2013/regulation-85
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