19 h. ago Unpaid carers making a new claim for devolved payment could be due an extra £293 before summer

The deadline to qualify for the June payment of carer Support Allowance is April 14.

Economics

24 h. ago St Andrew’s Dementia Hub in Carluke receives £5000 funding from Age Scotland

The money will "enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia, their unpaid carers and extended family".

Economics

7 d. ago Labour's betrayal of unpaid carers: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing 'mother of all rebellions' as one in ten people looking after loved ones lose lifeline benefits

An estimated 150,000 unpaid carers looking after loved ones will have their weekly allowances taken away under the Chancellor's controversial welfare cuts.

Politics

9 d. ago Thousands of unpaid carers to receive £587 in extra payments this year

People making a new claim for Carer Support Payment before April will qualify for the first payment of £293.50 before summer.

Economics

2 w. ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis lists four conditions that entitle state pensioners to an additional £109

The Manchester-born Money Saving Expert founder explained that those with 'Parkinson's or physical disabilities, dementia or terminal illness' should be eligible for an extra payment.

Economics

3 w. ago New claims for devolved carer benefit this month could be due an extra £293 before summer

Unpaid carers in Scotland are set to receive £587 in extra payments in 2025.

Economics