Carers Element

Betts24

Do UC automatically backdate carers element? If so how long do they take to backdate payment? Or do I have to apply for backdating? If so how do I request this?

poppy123456

As already advised in your previous thread. For you there’s nothing to backdate because this is a recent claim for UC and the carers element should be paid from the start of your claim. The element should be included in your statement which you’ll need to check when you receive it. See previous thread here

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/122689/carers-element

Betts24

carers allowance from September 2023 and Tax credits, the person I care for gets pip

poppy123456

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/914084#Comment_914084

Then the advice is correct carers element can’t be backdated. The reason for that is because it’s part of UC.

Kate56

I have read that there is a £288 payment for carers twice a year is this for all carers who receive carers allowance

poppy123456

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/914184#Comment_914184

This only applies if you live in Scotland. It's called Carers supplement.

https://www.mygov.scot/carers-allowance-supplement