Except the biggest decision is one you never saw coming - how to pay back £16,000 the government says you've been overpaid in Carer's Allowance. That's the experience of Mark O’Connor ...
The annual increase in payments for various disability benefits is set to take effect in April. Disability benefit rates, ...
Outstanding debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments rose to more than £250m last year, according to the government's spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) said the figure had ...
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Over the course of the year people on the highest rate could see their support increase by £9,747. These include the daily ...
Attendance allowance is paid at two different rates, £72.65 or £108.55 a week. If you are eligible to claim, the amount you ...
Unpaid carers will receive a one of payment of £500 from the Welsh government if they are in receipt of carers allowance About 57,000 unpaid carers in Wales will be entitled to a payment of £500 ...
Mark O'Connor has been asked to pay back almost £16,000 in Carer's Allowance Imagine giving up the life you used to live to look after a loved one. The work is hard and the hours are long.
Outstanding Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt has risen to more than £250 million, up by £100 million on six years ago, according to a new report. The public spending watchdog said the number of ...