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Not been paid carers allowance? Will it affect UC?

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kazza99
kazza99 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited October 2021 in Benefits and financial support
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 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,230 Disability Gamechanger
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    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?
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • kazza99
    kazza99 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    Will my carers allowance be backdated and will it just effect 1 payment of uc thanx 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,230 Disability Gamechanger
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    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.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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