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DWP: Nearly half a million people missing out on DWP Carer s Allowance benefit - here s how to apply

DWP: Nearly half a million people missing out on DWP Carer s Allowance benefit - here s how to apply
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Millions missing out on thousands that they re owed in benefits

Millions missing out on thousands that they re owed in benefits Lots of people could be entitled to claim thousands of pounds without even realising it Millions of people could be missing out on cash they re owed (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Get the latest news from Liverpool and Merseyside - don t miss our email bulletinsInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe for free When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Millions of people could be missing out on cash that they re owed, without even realising it.

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Carer s Allowance rules have changed - latest measures are in place until May 2021

The DWP confirmed it meant unpaid carers would remain being able to claim Carer s Allowance if they have a temporary break in caring, because either they or the person they care for has coronavirus, or if either have to isolate because of it. Proving emotional support will continue to count towards the Carer s Allowance threshold of 35 hours of care per week, the DWP added. Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson MP said: “Unpaid carers are the unsung heroes in our society, providing vital support to family members and friends. “We recognise the extra challenges unpaid carers are facing during the pandemic, and their safety remains a priority.

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