universal credit and carers allowance — Scope | Disability forum
If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.

Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Please read our updated community house rules and community guidelines.

universal credit and carers allowance

gilgirl
gilgirl Community member Posts: 2 Listener
Hi I have been claiming universal credit for over a year and have just claimed carers allowance. They said the carers allowance will be back dated 3 months as I was caring then but my friend who I look after was waiting for her pip to be sorted. Will universal credit want to take this backdated amount off me? Also will they say I should of told them when I started to look after my friend even though I wasnt getting paid then? Sorry for long post! Thanks

Comments

  • Antonia_Alumni
    Antonia_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,780 Pioneering
    Hi @gilgirl welcome to the community. I don't think they will take the backdated payments off you, but you can contact your local CAB to confirm or Carers UK:

    You contact them using their online form  or call their telephone helpline providing information is open on Mondays and Tuesday between 10am and 4pm - 0808 808 7777


  • gilgirl
    gilgirl Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thank you il do that 
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,821 Scope online community team
    Hi @gilgirl, are you currently receiving the carer's element of Universal Credit?
    Carer's allowance is deducted pound for pound from Universal Credit, but you'll then be awarded the carer's element. As it's deducted pound for pound, it's very likely they'll also take the backdated amount too.
    Definitely update them as soon as possible and ensure the carer's element is added to your claim.

    Kind regards,
    Adrian
    Community Manager
    Scope

Brightness

Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.

Do you need advice on your energy costs?


Scope’s Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled household in England or Wales in which one or more disabled people live. You can get free advice from an expert adviser on managing energy debt, switching tariffs, contacting your supplier and more. Find out more information by visiting our
Disability Energy Support webpage.