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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

Most of us will provide care at some point in our lives to ill or disabled loved ones. Whether caring affects your family gradually or suddenly, it is common to feel unprepared. Rules on benefits and the social care system can feel like a confusing maze. Without the right advice

New research published by Aviva suggests 2.6 million employees aged 45 and over expect to leave their jobs to care for a family member or partner. The research claims that 20% of women will likely see their careers cut short to care for a loved one, with 17% of men

22 October 2019 Source: Carers UK NHS Digital has today released 2018-19 data on Adult Social Care Spending in England, which includes support for those caring unpaid for adults. The data shows that: 22% (96,380) fewer carers were assessed or received support from their local authority in 2018-19 compared to 2014-15 (over the