6th November 2019

Source: Carers UK The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has today laid a Written Ministerial Statement in the House of Commons on changes to social security benefit and pension rates for 2020/21. These will come into force in April 2020. Carer’s Allowance will rise by 1.7% to £67.25

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre will be hosting workshops throughout Carers Rights Day targeted at professionals on Thursday, November 21. This Carers Rights Day, we hope to reach as many professionals in North Tyneside as possible with information and examples of best practices for professionals who undertake carers assessments. We will