DLA Wait Times - Part 28

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Thread following on from part 27

No the only thing that is deducted pound for pound is carers allowance. Carers element and disabled child premium is paid by UC

@Mrssnee16 ok thank you should I just keep my carers on uc and not apply for carers allowance as doesn’t seem much point in it just confused about what I’m eligible for as it looks like ive been awarded high rate by the payment ive recieved but had no letter will need to ring up tomorrow

If you work but don't earn over £135 a week then you can apply, or if you don't work it will keep the job centre off your back as the fact your a paid carer it technically in their eyes becomes your job, it will prevent them from making you go to see job coaches and apply for jobs so it's worth having.

Mrssnee16 is that the carers element or the carers allowance that will keep them off back ?

@Summerrp the carers allowance I think it is as it's classed as a job technically. I got awarded on Wednesday and still no payment, are payments only normally made on Tuesdays or Wednesdays? X

Still no payment awarded on Thursday does anyone know when I should expect payment?

@Gracie1909

ive got mine today as im with monzo it’s been pending since Friday so I take it it’s Tuesdays

Thanks. they did tell me my next payment after this one is Tuesday 5th march, so hopefully tomorrow being a Tuesday it should arrive as febs payment. But if it hasn't come by tomorrow I will have to ring up x

I'm with NatWest so very annoying as can't see pending x

Carers allowance lovely

Ah ok thank you, I wasn't going to bother with the Carers allowance because they take pound for pound but I literally am unable to work in the situation I'm in at the moment, I've had to leave my job of 12 years to care for my child

SearchUniversal Credit (UC) - What activities will I have to do when claiming Universal Credit?

If you are providing 35 or more hours per week of care for someone who gets the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the daily living component of Adult Disability Payment, the middle or high rate care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), the middle or high care rate of Child Disability Payment, Attendance Allowance or Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP), you will be placed in the ‘no work-related requirements’ group. You won’t be expected to do any activities through the jobcentre and you won’t have a work coach. You won’t be expected to look for work. This applies even if you are working too much to be able to claim Carer’s Allowance or Carer Support Payment (Scotland).

Literally just copy and pasted this from the turn2us website in case anyone is worried/interested in the benefits of carers allowance.

Has anyone rang uc up to confirm the backpay etc gunna give them a try

@Livd99 I've heard nothing back off my UC journal so if you get any luck ringing them can you let me no please x

@EEFO1234 i would say tomorrow my boy was awarded Wednesday had payment today x

Thank you very much Mrssnee16. My child is due to turn 3 soon and I feel they will be on case well before the DLA is back. Do you know if there is anything I can do in the meantime regarding the work related activities. Even a meeting would be very hard to attend, my sons sensory processing difficulties mean even a phone call can trigger him at the moment let alone dragging him into the environment of a job centre.

Just rang dla we have been awarded high rate care but no mobility is that normal

Hi all just an update my scan date was the 12-14 Oct not sure what one and I got a text this morning to say my son qualified. Please all keep the hope when waiting xx

@Livd99 how old is your little one my boy was awarded hrc no mobility at 3 I've heard it's really hard to get mobility before the age of 5 x

@Jneill2021 hes just turned 4 so maybe why

Congratulations! Could I please ask what area you are please as I have the same scan date as you thank you x

South east xx

The back pay from uc is or just for carers element or dla child element too??

congrats well done it can depend on age if the child were mobility is concerned appeal it it won’t affect your award what is your scan date ?

@Jonesy0102

my scan date was 2/10 and I was awarded 1/2 im going to apeal it as my son has problems with his eyesight and has special shoes by nhs also doesn’t know danger but is it normal to only be awarded until 2025 or will this be because he will be 5