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Carers allowance

33 replies

allofthelove · 02/11/2023 15:04

Iv asked in the carers section , but
I have had no replies .

I have been awarded middle rate DLA for my child . I can now apply for carers allowance , since I earn so little . Does anyone know how long it takes for them to process this ?

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Darthwazette · 02/11/2023 15:06

Mine didn’t take very long at all, I think a couple of weeks. If you receive UC the carers allowance is deducted £ for £

DragonFly98 · 02/11/2023 15:07

Up to 12 weeks you can ask to back to date for 3 months providing the dla also was backdated that long.

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allofthelove · 02/11/2023 15:17

I don't get universal credit . So it's pretty straight forward . It's taken from June for the DLA to be awarded . Just will have to wait and see .

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x2boys · 02/11/2023 16:48

Its a few years since I first applied but it didn't take long at all as I recall a few weeks maybe?

LemonySippet · 02/11/2023 16:59

I think mine was about 3 weeks, and was backdated for 3 months.

LemonySippet · 02/11/2023 17:01

The application is super easy btw, I put off doing it for ages because I presumed it would be as hard as the DLA one but they just ask you to confirm who you're caring for and how much you care for them, they don't ask for any proof (I guess the fact that your child is in receipt of DLA is the proof), then they ask for national insurance numbers and other basic identity details and that's it. I wish I'd done it long ago.

Gingerkittykat · 02/11/2023 17:12

Backdating a claimMost claims can be backdated three months. You may be able to backdate it further if the person you care for was awarded their qualifying benefit in the last three months.

Mine was backdated back a year or more as my DD had to go through an appeal to get her PIP so it went from the first day of her award. This was around 3-4 years ago.

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allofthelove · 03/11/2023 06:15

LemonySippet · 02/11/2023 17:01

The application is super easy btw, I put off doing it for ages because I presumed it would be as hard as the DLA one but they just ask you to confirm who you're caring for and how much you care for them, they don't ask for any proof (I guess the fact that your child is in receipt of DLA is the proof), then they ask for national insurance numbers and other basic identity details and that's it. I wish I'd done it long ago.

This is what is worrying me , it took just over 18 weeks for the DLA. I filled the form in online and have sent my payslips. Just a case of waiting .

Just like to be organised with my budget .

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allofthelove · 03/11/2023 06:17

Gingerkittykat · 02/11/2023 17:12

Backdating a claimMost claims can be backdated three months. You may be able to backdate it further if the person you care for was awarded their qualifying benefit in the last three months.

Mine was backdated back a year or more as my DD had to go through an appeal to get her PIP so it went from the first day of her award. This was around 3-4 years ago.

I heard it was just 3 months . When I filled the form out it asked for the date which I put from when my daughter was awarded in June .

It be will be interesting to see what happens , if I get a back payment .

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Sprogonthetyne · 03/11/2023 06:18

It took about 3 months for me, but if you apply straight away they backdate it to the start of the DLA claim (june, when you first got the form), so it's a nice boost when it does arrive.

toddlermom9 · 03/11/2023 06:23

Mine took exactly 2 weeks from applying to getting the back payment in my bank

toddlermom9 · 03/11/2023 06:25

I was also awarded from the start of my DLA claim in June so around 20 weeks

Christmas202 · 03/11/2023 06:27

I’m in Ireland but I rang yesterday and they said 10 weeks here.

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allofthelove · 03/11/2023 10:14

Sprogonthetyne · 03/11/2023 06:18

It took about 3 months for me, but if you apply straight away they backdate it to the start of the DLA claim (june, when you first got the form), so it's a nice boost when it does arrive.

I applied the day I found out about the award , so would be last Friday . Sent my payslips by special delivery . I would be nice for it to be back dated to June , but anything helps at this point .

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allofthelove · 03/11/2023 10:15

toddlermom9 · 03/11/2023 06:23

Mine took exactly 2 weeks from applying to getting the back payment in my bank

Did you apply online?

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Mumma3girls · 01/12/2023 11:03

@allofthelove did you get awarded? I’m in a similar situation and wondering how long it’s going to take now I’ve sent my payslips etc in..

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allofthelove · 08/12/2023 10:18

Mumma3girls · 01/12/2023 11:03

@allofthelove did you get awarded? I’m in a similar situation and wondering how long it’s going to take now I’ve sent my payslips etc in..

Sorry I just seen this . Yes I got awarded

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Mum2onebeauifulgirl · 09/01/2024 18:32

Been 5 weeks since the day I apply, havnt heard anything yet gave them a ring today and told me to call back next week if havnt heard anything by them.

MrsJN · 16/01/2024 16:33

Hi did u get awarded I'm in a similar situation as u it's nearly 5 weeks and not heard anything I was wandering is it a back log or just me

Mum2onebeauifulgirl · 16/01/2024 20:55

@MrsJN Hiya 6 weeks to the day , I phone them today and been awarded just need to wait for payment

MrsJN · 17/01/2024 03:30

That's great did they ask you for wage slips etc I sent mine in just in case I hope I hear back soon

Mum2onebeauifulgirl · 17/01/2024 08:54

@MrsJN No they didn't asked me for anything . If u don't hear from them when u at 6 weeks give them a call hun because the letter will take up to 10 working days to arrive or check your bank for payment

MrsJN · 17/01/2024 09:02

Thanks hun

Noahsmummyx123 · 29/01/2024 09:03

Hiya, may I ask how long did they back date it by? X as my situation is similar my sons dla took 22 weeks and I have applied straight away currently on 5 weeks for the carers

MrsJN · 30/01/2024 10:44

Hi I've gone over 6 weeks waiting and I called today to be told that they have messaged the team to ask for update is anyone else in similar situation or is it just me the anxiety is killing me