carers
62,000 more carers are unlocking £4,258 per year – check if you can claim support
Thousands more carers are claiming financial support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) year-on-year. New figures show that, as of August...
Carer’s Allowance recipients facing damning penalties as overpayments rocket
The National Audit Office’s newly published data revealed the outstanding debt from Carer’s Allowance overpayments soared to an astonishing £250million last year, marking...
Carers on this key state benefit can earn £2,340 more from April but many don’t know
If you are looking after disabled, ill, frail or older person, or someone is caring for you, it’s important to know how Carer’s...
Unpaid carers 'still £2,551 out of pocket' per year despite Autumn Budget change
Unpaid carers ‘still £2,551 out of pocket’ per year despite Autumn Budget change (Image: Getty) Unpaid carers are still thousands of pounds out...
Crisis for carers – money troubles, anxiety and depression revealed
Many of the rising number of Britons who are looking after their own children as well as sick and ageing parents are suffering...
DWP call to unpaid carers – you could get up to £81.90 a week plus further benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging those providing unpaid care to family, friends, or neighbours to check their eligibility for...
‘No time to lose’ – Unpaid carers urged to check eligibility for £2,370 payments from DWP
Pensioners providing unpaid care for a family member or friend could be missing out on vital financial support and access to Winter Fuel...
Carers UK estimates 12,000 people become carers daily – often without realising it
A tool has been developed to help those who look after others find out whether they could consider themselves unpaid carers. According to...
Huge number of carers missing out on extra financial support
Thousands of carers could be missing out on vital financial support. Carer’s credits are designed to enhance an individual’s state pension and prepare...
'Pill box' style meal organiser aims to support carers and ensure elderly don't skip meals
A tongue-in-cheek device has been developed to underscore the serious issue of the pressures faced by carers when caring for a loved one....
