The Chancellor has announced in his autumn statement that benefit payments will rise in 2023 by 10.1 per cent, including Carer’s Allowance. Currently, unpaid carers can get £69.70 per week, which ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced people on Carer’s Allowance will see payments rise from £83.30 to £86.45 per week over the 2026/27 financial year. Secretary of State for Work ...

A significant update in Carer's Allowance means that, from today, an additional 60,000 individuals can now apply for the £333 monthly benefit. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) took a step ...

If you look after a partner, friend or relative who would find it difficult to manage without your support, then you're a carer. There’s a growing sector of what are known as ‘sandwich’ carers - those ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared an update about the Carer's Allowance earnings threshold. Currently, you could get £83.30 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week ...

More than 90,000 people providing unpaid care in Scotland will receive an extra payment of £293.50 in mid-December. Carer’s Allowance Supplement - a payment only available north of the border - was ...

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to change the rules for people claiming Carer’s Allowance who reach State Pension age. People cannot currently receive the full amount of their State ...

The DWP looks at the practical help you need. This includes tasks that take you a long time, cause pain, or require supervision to stay safe. You apply using a detailed Attendance Allowance form. Many ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides Attendance Allowance, a benefit for people over State Pension age who require assistance with personal care or supervision due to an illness, ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that Carer's Allowance will rise next spring, alongside an increase to the amount carers can earn without affecting their entitlement. From ...