Carers Allowance deduction from Universal Credit?

SimonSaysWhaaa

I get Carers Allowance and Universal Credit. Usually UC deduct £354.90 because I get Carers Allowance, but I have just got this month's statement and they are only deducting £315.03. Does anyone know why this is? It's got me worried that maybe my Carers Allowance has been stopped?

Yamor

£315.03 is the amount they would deduct if your CA had stopped precisely 4 days before the end of your AP.

However, I suspect this may have to do with the uprating of CA, which took place on 7th April this year.

Does your AP end on the 10th each month?

If yes, then the £315.03 would represent your CA entitlement at the old rate, and you'd expect a further deduction of £47.47 for 4 days at the new CA rate. Is there another deduction for that amount on your statement?

In any case, even if your CA has been stopped, you should not be worse off, as it is deducted £-for-£ from your UC anyway.