Carers allowance how long

Can anyone give me any idea how long I’ll have to wait until I hear about my claim for Carers Allowance. It’s now been Seven weeks since I sent my in electronic application. Thanks John

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You’ll usually find out after three weeks from the claim for Carer’s Allowance being received, which is immediately after you press the ‘submit’ button if applying online, but can be a few days depending on when they are posted.

Claims for Carer’s Allowance can also be backdated for three months from when you apply.

Straight from the book … in practice , considerably longer.

CA Unit … 0800 731 0297.

However, it will be backdated to the date of application.