A new online petition is urging the UK Government to increase Carer’s Allowance from £83.30 per week to “at least £800”. The benefit, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is ...

Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer's Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills.

More than 10,100 people have signed an online petition calling for reforms to Carer’s Allowance, a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Petition creator, Austin ...

Carer's allowance is a benefit that supports those who provide regular unpaid care to someone who has a disability. Whether a person looks after a partner, a neighbour, or a family friend, they could ...

Some unpaid carers have been asked to pay carer's allowance back. The government has been urged to stop bringing "unforgivable" legal action against unpaid carers embroiled in its carer's allowance ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced people on Carer’s Allowance will see payments rise from £83.30 to ...

Carer's Allowance is to increase this year, the government has confirmed. Furthermore, the earnings threshold will also rise by around £30 a week. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced as part of the ...

The number of unpaid carers in the UK has been steadily rising alongside disability levels, prompting ministers to question whether the rates of Carer’s Allowance, as well as eligibility rules, will ...

The Department of Financial Assistance was given a supplementary of $911,000 to provide a monthly Personal Care Allowance of $100 to all Financial Assistance clients who reside in rest homes and ...

More than 3,300 people have signed an online petition urging the UK Government to increase Carer’s Allowance from £83.30 per week to "at least £800". The benefit, delivered by the Department for Work ...

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