“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

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

1.2K views · 24 reactions | If you're looking after a family member or friend, you may be entitled to Carer's Allowance. In this video you can find out who is eligible for Carer's Allowance, how it may affect other benefits and how to claim. Visit www.carersuk.org/carersallowance to download our free factsheet, and if you need to talk it through with someone call 0808 808 7777 (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm) or email [email protected] | Carers UK | Facebook