DWP to reassess Carer's Allowance after scandal
The DWP announces major reassessments for Carer's Allowance after a review found government failures left carers with huge debts. Find out if you're affected.
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Carer's Allowance Report Reveals DWP Systemic Failures
A devastating independent review exposes how the DWP's flawed Carer's Allowance system criminalised unpaid carers, with some driven to consider suicide. Ministers face calls for apology and urgent reform.
DWP announces major Carer's Allowance reassessments
The DWP will reassess Carer's Allowance cases after a review found government failures left carers with huge debts. Find out if you're affected.
DWP to cancel carer debt after scandal
Thousands of unpaid carers hit with huge DWP overpayment debts could have them cancelled or refunded after a damning government review. Read the full story.
Carer's Allowance Overpayments Review Announced
185,000 unpaid carers in England and Wales to have historic overpayments reviewed after decade-long DWP scandal. Government accepts review recommendations to address injustice.
Tory Ministers Blamed for Carer's Allowance Crisis
An independent review finds systemic DWP failures led to thousands of unpaid carers facing draconian overpayment penalties, causing immense distress and wasting millions.
500,000 miss out on £83.30 weekly Carer's Allowance
Over half a million unpaid carers in the UK are missing out on £83.30 weekly payments and vital National Insurance credits. Discover if you're eligible and how to claim.
Kym Marsh comforts Ugo Monye on Morning Live
BBC Morning Live presenters were moved by a young carer's story during Children in Need coverage. Kym Marsh offered support to co-host Ugo Monye as he became emotional on air.
Britain's invisible web of care revealed
Amidst NHS pressures and social care cuts, an intricate network of informal carers across the UK is providing vital support to vulnerable people, new research reveals.
Foster carers jailed 83 years in worst UK child abuse case
A depraved couple who ran a child abuse network from their home have been sentenced to 83 years in what police describe as 'the worst case of child abuse ever encountered'.
Davey: Halt penalties for unpaid carers in benefits scandal
Sir Ed Davey calls for emergency suspension of penalties hitting unpaid carers as DWP admits systemic errors affecting thousands across Britain.
Girl, 4, orphaned after parents die just days apart
Four-year-old Bellany Caisley faces life without parents after her mother and father passed away within 48 hours of each other, leaving the community in mourning.
5 Reasons You Qualify for Extra Benefits Money
Discover five little-known circumstances that could make you eligible for increased financial support, from health conditions to caring responsibilities.
UK's Unpaid Carers Denied Vital Support in Postcode Lottery
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals a 'devastating postcode lottery' is failing the UK's 5.4 million unpaid carers, leaving them isolated and without vital respite. Discover the human cost of the crumbling social care system.
1.5 Million Brits Now Full-Time Unpaid Carers in Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering 12% surge in full-time, unpaid carers across the UK, with over 1.5 million people now providing round-the-clock care for loved ones, highlighting a growing social care crisis.
Carer's Allowance Scandal: Compensation Plans Revealed
Ministers are drawing up compensation plans for thousands of carers unfairly penalised for DWP overpayment errors. Exclusive details on the developing scandal.
Land Rover Warning After Carers Brutally Attacked - Police Update
Exclusive update on the brutal attack on two carers in a quiet UK village. Police issue urgent warning to Land Rover owners as investigation reveals new details. Community in shock as hunt for suspects continues.
Carers denied £1000s due to flawed benefit assessments
Thousands of UK carers with health conditions are being unfairly denied crucial benefits due to a 'deeply flawed' DWP assessment system, a damning new report reveals. Many are missing out on vital financial support they are legally entitled to.
Older Britons contribute £50bn through volunteering
New research dismantles the myth of a 'burdensome' older generation, revealing how Britons over 65 are volunteering in record numbers, contributing billions to the UK economy and strengthening the social fabric.
Share your experiences of caregiving for family in the UK
Guardian seeks personal stories from Britain's informal caregivers. Share the challenges and realities of supporting elderly relatives and siblings to shed light on this vital, often hidden, workforce.
13-Year-Old's Heartbreaking Life as Mum in UK Care Crisis
Exclusive images and interviews reveal the devastating reality of a teenage girl forced into motherhood at just 13, highlighting Britain's growing epidemic of child carers and the systemic failures putting vulnerable children at risk.
Young carers find freedom in Lundy Island snorkelling trip
A group of young carers from across the UK enjoyed a much-needed break on Lundy Island, snorkelling in crystal-clear waters and exploring marine life, thanks to a charity initiative.
Bonnie Blue Doc Leaves Channel 4 Viewers Heartbroken
Channel 4's documentary 'Bonnie Blue: Britain's Youngest Carer' leaves audiences in tears as it reveals the struggles of a six-year-old caring for her disabled mother.
Calls to reform UK Carer’s Allowance intensify
Calls mount for the government to reform and raise Carer’s Allowance as campaigners highlight financial struggles faced by unpaid carers across the UK.
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