Carers

Monday, January 12, 2026 costofliving supportpayments surrey disability longtermillness carers financialaid householdsupportfund energybills foodcosts

Starting Monday, thousands of Surrey households can apply for a £300 cost of living payment designed to help with food and energy expenses, even if they are not receiving other Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits. … Read More

Sunday, December 21, 2025 carers dwp benefits allowance debt government labour caregiving reassessment scandal

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to review approximately 200,000 Carer’s Allowance claims following widespread criticism over how benefit debts have unfairly burdened carers. Carer’s Allowance … Read More

Sunday, December 21, 2025 dwp carers allowance failings benefits review systemic debt reform government

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under intense scrutiny following a damning review of Carer’s Allowance that exposed widespread systemic failings. The controversy stems from what critics describe as a … Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2025 dwp carers allowance benefits caregiving eligibility disability counciltax retirement support

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder about the 35-hour rule, which could affect your eligibility for Carer’s Allowance. This benefit provides financial support—typically £83.30 per week or … Read More

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 dwp carers allowance overpayments reform sayce negligence benefits government trust

A recent investigative report into the Department for Work and Pensions’ handling of Carer’s Allowance claims has unveiled a troubling culture that treated claimants as “guilty until proven innocent.” The findings … Read More