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

13K views · 110 reactions | Government is considering changing the way Attendance Allowance works for people in the future. We think this is a bad idea. Watch our video to find out more. If you're already claiming Attendance Allowance, or care for someone who is, Government has said these changes won't affect you. Help us protect it for people in the future by writing to your MP – find out more at www.carersuk.org/protect | Carers UK | Facebook

Eligible Carers in Scotland who were getting Carer's Allowance from the DWP on 13 April 2020 will receive an extra payment of £230.10 from 26 June. This will be paid in addition to the June payment Carer's Allowance Supplement, meaning most carers will receive a payment of at least £460.20. The Scottish Government is investing an extra £19.2m in a Coronavirus Carer’s Allowance Supplement, as part of emergency legislation. As with the current supplement, you will not need to do anything to get th