Carers Allowance question

Peterph

Hi All, thanks to you all i have successfully managed to claim Carers allowance and it was backdated to the day i finished work.
I have one question, i know there is an increase every April, is that linked to the triple lock or will the increase be less than what the State pension increases? 

calcotti

Peterph said:

I have one question, i know there is an increase every April, is that linked to the triple lock or will the increase be less than what the State pension increases? 

The triple lock only refers to State Pensions. Benefits more generally are usually increased in line with CPI for September so it is expected that they will rise by about 10% next April - but obviously the government can do whatever they want.

Peterph

Ahh so its increased in line with CPI, i wasnt aware of thet, thank you 😊 

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @Peterph. It is the very least you deserve. If we can do anything else to support you please don't hesitate to let us know. We are all here for you 

Peterph

Out of interest do all the other benefits PIP  etc go up by the same amount 

calcotti

Peterph said:

Out of interest do all the other benefits PIP  etc go up by the same amount 

Generally - but the government can do it differently if they choose.