Someone who has been in hospital with mental health issues or a physical disability might not have been living in their house, but their on-going costs will have continued.iiSocial Justice and Social Security Committee, Official Report, 7 March 2024, Col 9.
CAS reinforced the need to consider the financial implications a consistent approach to backdating could alleviate, especially for carers—
Someone who is waiting for the outcome of an adult disability payment claim before they can access carers allowance will be waiting for additional finance when they may have just given up work to care for someone.iiiSocial Justice and Social Security Committee, Official Report, 7 March 2024, Col 11.