Not been paid carers allowance? Will it affect UC?

kazza99

Hi im in receipt of universal credit with carers element i applied for carers allowance in oct got 1 payment as i was working part time i finished work in November sent all relevant information to carers allowance they received it on 18th dec ive still not been paid off them will i get back dated and how will it affect my uc thanx 

poppy123456

Hi,

When claiming Carers allowance and UC, the carers allowance is deducted £1 for £1 from the UC. Carers allowance pay you separately. Is there carers allowance being deducted from your UC payments?

kazza99

Will my carers allowance be backdated and will it just effect 1 payment of uc thanx 

poppy123456

Carer allowance isn't backdated because it's deducted £1 for £1 from your UC payment, this means you're already receiving payment in with your UC payment if it's not deducted.