An 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 typically ...

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 ...

Nearly 3,000 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 and ...

Tens of thousands of unpaid carers will receive a double payment of the Carer’s Allowance Supplement this December under new legislation passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament last month.

A Department of Work and Pensions spokesman said: "Supporting pensioners is a top priority and our commitment to the triple ...

If you're caring for your parent or another individual for a certain number of hours, you could be entitled to as much as £327 per month. Carer's Allowance is a benefit designed to provide an income ...

Carer's Allowance offers £83.30 a week for unpaid carers who meet the caring and earnings criteria. However, carers with their own health conditions or disabilities can also qualify for up to £187.45 ...

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has urged the UK Government to “write-off existing overpayments” owed by people on Carer’s Allowance after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced a ...

With summer here, many Brits will be going on holiday to enjoy some well-earned sunshine. However, Carer's Allowance claimants should remember to report any changes in their circumstances when ...

In England, Carer’s Allowance is usually paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people looking after someone for 35 hours or more a week. However, the Scottish Government has opened a ...