Monday 28 October 2013

Take care you don't miss out on helper's allowances

Hundreds of thousands of Britain's 6.5 million carers are not claiming state benefits and allowances for which they are eligible, say campaigners – who also warn about the impact of cutbacks to the disability living allowance.

Almost a third of people looking after an older, disabled or seriously ill family member or friend struggle to cover basic living costs, and more than one in five is in debt and finding it difficult to cope financially, a report published by the Money Advice Service suggests.

Full Article on Guardian Money

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