JANE TOWNSON OBE

The system depends on carers, yet leaves many financially vulnerable, says Paul Lewis

Who cares for the carers? The process of gaining Carer’s Allowance (and then keeping it) can be difficult to navigate, but it’s definitely still a benefit worth claiming

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DID you know that if you’re over State Pension age or 66 and need help with day-to-day personal care or supervision, you could be entitled to Attendance Allowance, a benefit worth up to around £5,700

MPs say they weren’t told third-party funding was crucial after 19 stations are dropped from the programme