'Thousands' in UK set to lose out on £7,000 support over state pension 'change'
Many unpaid carers in the UK are set to lose significant financial support due to changes in the state pension age, amounting to a potential £182 million loss collectively.
Carers close to 'breaking point' as support services buckle under demand
Carers WA is experiencing unprecedented demand for support services and is struggling to meet the needs of the 320,000 unpaid carers in Western Australia.
DWP permanent secretary to step down after carer’s allowance scandal
The permanent secretary of the UK's Department for Work and Pensions will resign following a scandal involving the mishandling of carer’s allowance, affecting thousands of unpaid carers.
UK's 'unsung army' of full-time unpaid carers needs more support, report says
A report highlights the need for better support for over 1 million full-time unpaid carers in the UK, many of whom are from lower-income backgrounds and unable to work due to their caregiving responsibilities.
DWP chief accused of overseeing ‘culture of complacency’ that led to carer’s allowance scandal
The head of the Department for Work and Pensions has been criticized for fostering a culture that resulted in unpaid carers accumulating significant benefit debts.
Martin Lewis issues council tax alert to millions after MSE investigation
An investigation by Martin Lewis reveals that millions of unpaid carers may have been wrongly denied a council tax discount due to unavailable information on official websites.