Money in Account - no idea what it is

cheap_charlie

I was widowed 7 weeks ago. I have an autistic daughter who I receive DLA at the middle care rate for and lower mobility rate.

I put a claim in for Widowed Parents Allowance which I had hoped would give me more than the Carer's Allowance I currently receive for caring for my daughter but I received a letter yesterday informing me that there would be no difference in the total amount I receive due to my late husband not paying enough NIC contributions so although I am receiving some WPA, it is offset against the Carer's Allowance and makes no difference to the total I receive.

I also put a claim in for Child Tax Credits but have yet to hear anything else about that claim.

I have nearly £1,300 in the bank today and have no idea where it has come from. I am worried I have an overpayment and don't know what to do.

I remember when I made my original claim for Carer's Allowance that the money reached the bank quicker than the letter from them - should I be expecting something in the mail today?

Jules

It is quite possibly Child Tax Credits, this happened to me last week - had a payment but didn't know where it came from - I had been in touch with TC with a change of circumstances.

Ring them this morning and ask them. I did and they were very helpful able to tell me what my payments would be from now on.
I got my award notice around 9 days after the money was paid in.

HTH

doelani

or you could ring your bank and ask them to check who paid it in.

Riq

But whatever you do, don't spend it until you know it is your money and you are entitled to it.

cheap_charlie

Thank you for your replies.

I phoned CTC at 8.00 am this morning and I AM entitled to the money...went through it with a fine tooth comb - LOL!

:T

Conor_3

Keerrrrrching. Round to your place for pizza and beer then