Carers Allowance Backlog, The government has announced an in

Carers Allowance Backlog, The government has announced an independent review into Carer's Allowance overpayments, after families were forced to pay back thousands of pounds which pushed many into Key Facts Carer’s Allowance (CA) provides a measure of financial support and recognition for people who are not able to work full time because of their caring responsibilities. When you apply for Carer Support Payment, you can ask Social Security Scotland to backdate your payment. Tens of thousands of unpaid carers could have debts built up in Carer's Allowance overpayments wiped or reduced following a new review. 30 per week (2025/26). The low earnings limit for Carer’s Allowance, combined with a harsh ‘cliff’ edge’ for those who go over the limit by just a few pence is hurting employment opportunities – holding Carers UK is campaigning for reform to Carer’s Allowance, to ensure it better supports unpaid carers who balance paid work alongside their caring responsibilities. Check if you're eligible and how to make a claim. I am new to the forum. She added: "It's been heartbreaking and frustrating to hear carers having to choose between paid work and Carer's Allowance simply because of a Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. DWP Around 150,000 households in receipt of Carer's Allowance are set to lose their benefits starting from November 2026, as recent reports caution. 90 Our report sets out the latest data on Carer's Allowance to improve transparency and inform public debate.

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