The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to make a crucial change to Carer's Allowance after a growing backlash over a scandal which has seen unpaid carers prosecuted -Credit:No credit The ...

People cannot currently receive the full amount of their State Pension and Carer’s Allowance at the same time.

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 ...

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Outstanding debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments rose to more than £250m last year, according to the government's spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) said the figure had increased ...

The Carer’s Allowance threshold will increase to allow claimants to work 16 hours a week. This will allow nearly 1.4 million carers to earn more whilst still being entitled to the allowance. Rachel ...