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 ...

Senior officials face criticism after review found systemic failings plunged hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt ...

DWP confirms Christmas pay date changes next week for people on State Pension or benefits READ MORE: Carers in Scotland to ...

More than 10,280 people have signed an online petition calling for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to make reforms to Carer’s Allowance and increase weekly payments to £182.36. The level of ...

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 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 ...

The DWP's Carer's Allowance is at the centre of a major review after claimants were pursued and chased for overpayments.