How to claim Carer’s Allowance worth £239 per week from DWP – eligibility explained | Personal Finance | Finance
Some 6.5 million people care for someone else in the United Kingdom according to Carers UK, yet many of them are struggling to make ends meet.
It’s estimated half a million of them could claim Carer’s Allowance which could mean an extra £239 per week to help them through the cost of living crisis.
Exactly how much someone will receive in Carer’s Allowance will depend on other circumstances but they won’t end up with less money if their application is successful.
While many Britons would benefit from this state benefit, some people aren’t sure how to claim Carer’s Allowance or what the eligibility rules are.
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