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Carers Allowance - Help Please !

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TakeMeHome · 31/07/2008 19:24

Hope someone can help with this question.

I want to start claiming CA from 1st July, and I fulfil all the criteria for doing so.

Only problem is - my last payslip (for month of June, as I'm paid a month in arrears) is for over the £411 allowance (as I had different hours then), and you have to declare this wage on the application form.

From the 1st July, I have been working reduced hours so my wage will come under £411.

The question is, shall I apply now and try to explain why my wages appear more than the allowance and risk them turning me down and having to appeal? Or shall I apply at the end of August when I have received my July payslip?

Does anyone have any experience of how they are about problems like this??

Well done if you read this far !!
Thanks for your help.

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wolfjane · 31/07/2008 21:31

it will be fine, they will take this into account, they may just adjust the amount you get if you get back-pay. I had to send in three months pay slips and proof of wages for a year anyway.

TakeMeHome · 31/07/2008 23:02

Thanks wolfjane - good to know !

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