https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/caring/Recent content in caring on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 28 May 2026 01:46:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/people-under-67-with-caring-responsibilities-urged-to-check-86-weekly-carers-allowance-entitlement/Thu, 28 May 2026 01:46:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/people-under-67-with-caring-responsibilities-urged-to-check-86-weekly-carers-allowance-entitlement/If you are caring for a loved one and are under the state pension age, you could be entitled to Carer’s Allowance—a weekly payment of £86.45—as well as National Insurance credits that boost your future state pension. BBC finance expert Iona Bain highlights that approximately 5.8 million people in the UK are carers, many of whom might not realize they qualify for this support. Carer’s Allowance is for individuals aged 16 or over who provide at least 35 hours of care per week to someone receiving specific Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA).https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-implements-changes-to-carers-allowance-payments-starting-friday/Fri, 22 May 2026 05:37:51 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-implements-changes-to-carers-allowance-payments-starting-friday/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed that changes to Carer’s Allowance payments will take effect from Friday morning, May 22. Due to the late May Bank Holiday on Monday, May 25, the DWP will make payments earlier than usual to ensure claimants receive their benefits on time. Carer’s Allowance, currently valued at £345.80 per month, is one of the benefits impacted by this adjustment. Eligible carers can receive £86.