MILLIONS of people could be eligible to claim a little-known benefit that could boost their pension by up to £342 a year. If you’re an unpaid carer or have taken a career break to raise ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thousands of people – particularly unpaid carers and parents who’ve taken time out of work – are being urged to check if they ...

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 ...

Thousands of Brits, particularly unpaid carers and parents who've taken a career break, are being encouraged to check their ...

There are new rules on replacing disability benefits when moving to Scotland for Personal Independence Payment, Disability ...

Demands to repay Carer's Allowance overpayments are having a "shocking" impact on unpaid carers' lives, according to a new report from Carers UK. The charity has called for urgent action to prevent ...