11 shares · 9 comments | Caring for someone for 35 hours a week or more? You may be entitled to Carer’s Allowance. Unfortunately, not all carers can claim Carer’s Allowance, so you will need to check the eligibility criteria. Watch our animation to learn more and visit: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/guides-and-tools/ | Carers UK | Facebook

“In the past, through no fault of their own, some carers built up debts and ended up being fined. It’s been going on for years but now we are putting it right. We're reassessing affected cases. Where mistakes were made, we'll cancel debts and refund money.” - Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden Read about the improvements we are making to Carer's Allowance: https://ow.ly/wxiT50Xxoux | Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

3.1K views · 3 comments | Tens of thousands of unpaid carers in Scotland can now apply for a new benefit. Carer Support Payment – worth £81.90 per week and paid by Social Security Scotland – has been introduced in phases since November 2023. It has now been extended to people living in 19 more local authority areas including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Orkney and the Scottish Borders. #news #care #carers #Benefits | STV News | Facebook

15K views · 124 reactions | Eligible Carers in Scotland who were...