How a patient should make a claim for Carer's Allowance (DWP )

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27.6 How a patient should make a claim for Carer's Allowance (DWP [74])

A computer with internet access
Personal information such as the claimant's National Insurance number, the date of birth and address of the person being cared for, claimant's bank or building society details
Information about course details if the claimant is studying, and any employment details including dates and how much they were paid

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Visit gov.uk/carers‐allowance
For more information about how to claim and to submit the claim form online. E

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Complete the online application and submit electronically.
To ensure the claim is submitted efficiently and there are no unnecessary delays in receiving the benefit. C
3.
Claims can be backdated by up to 3 months.
To ensure claimants are awarded benefits fairly. C
4.
If the claimant cannot apply online, they can apply by post. The address to send the application to is at the end of the online form.
To assist claimants who are not able to access the online application. C

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