State pension age carers may not qualify for Carer’s Allowance – DWP guidance sheds light
UNPAID carers may find they are no longer entitled to Carer’s Allowance when they reach state pension age. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Carer’s Allowance set to rise by £109 in April – but thousands are missing out
CARER’S ALLOWANCE is set to increase by 3.1 percent in April, however almost half a million people are missing out on this cash boost. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Unpaid carer left ‘really worried’ due to ‘miniscule’ Carer’s Allowance limit
BRITONS are sharing how they are “just getting by” amid rising energy bills and the soaring cost of living. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘They shift goalposts!’ Unpaid carer hits out at Carer’s Allowance ‘barrier’
AN UNPAID CARER has spoken about the impact the Carer’s Allowance threshold has on their financial situation. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Anger as pensioners and unpaid carers to lose free NHS prescriptions: ‘Kick in the teeth’
BRITONS are voicing their anger over the Government’s proposal to scrap free NHS prescriptions for certain groups in the UK, including pensioners and unpaid carers. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘We already spend a small fortune on care!’ Unpaid carers fear free prescription age hike
PENSION savers could be hit hard over the coming months and years as the Government proposes to raise the qualifying age for free prescriptions in England. Age UK warned millions of retirees may face rising costs but on top of this, the changes will hit England’s “army of fantastic unpaid carers really hard”. Daily Express […]
Unpaid carers could get £270 extra per month – and a reduction on Council Tax
UNPAID carers in certain parts of the UK could potentially earn an extra £270 per month, as well as a reduction on their Council Tax. However, this payment boost is exclusively for claimants of Carer’s Allowance, who receive the benefit on a particular date. Carer’s Allowance is for individuals who care for someone at least […]
Carer’s allowance can boost NI credits and protect state pension income – full details
CARER’S allowance is a state benefit designed to support those who care for someone else for at least 35 hours a week. On top of the benefit payments, carer’s allowance can also provide support in other areas such as protecting state pensions. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
State pension UK: Unpaid carers may be able to boost the amount they’re entitled to get
STATE PENSION payments can play an important role in the funding of a person’s retirement. As a “contributory benefit”, it may be some want to see if they can take steps to increase the amount they get. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Carer’s Allowance: Does Carer’s Allowance affect Universal Credit?
CARER’S ALLOWANCE is a Government benefit, but does claiming Carer’s Allowance affect how much a claimant receives in Universal Credit payments? Daily Express :: Finance Feed