Carers Allowance - Updated a change

Benefits, finances and funding
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Hi,

I wonder if anyone can help. I started a new job on Monday after having been out of work since 2024 and have updated carers allowance with my job/wage information just now. My earnings every week will be £161 - therefore under the threshold. However, after I submitted the change it said I need to send in (by post!) payslips. I won’t get my first wage/payslip until next Thursday (3rd July) so does this mean my CA is going to stop until they receive proof that my earnings are below the threshold? Must admit I am panicking now as every single penny is accounted for and I assumed that as my wages are low, it wouldn’t stop the CA.

Does anyone have any experience of this? Thanks in advance.

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Hi @JigglyPuff, welcome to the forum. I’m sorry no one has responded to your post earlier.

I don’t have any experience of this, you could try the Carers UK helpline:

0808 808 7777

Carers UK information and support. For information and signposting, our telephone Helpline is available on 0808 808 7777 from Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm (including Bank Holidays).

Please can you keep us updated as your experience could help others.