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Monday, Nov 4

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Octogenarian RAF veteran takes vulnerable youngsters under wing as foster carer

The former fighter pilot has been fostering with Somerset Council for four years.

Octogenarian RAF veteran takes vulnerable youngsters under wing as foster carer

The former fighter pilot has been fostering with Somerset Council for four years.

Octogenarian RAF veteran takes vulnerable youngsters under wing as foster carer

www.standard.co.uk

The former fighter pilot has been fostering with Somerset Council for four years.

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Major change to benefits for thousands of carers from today – see if you’re affected

A MAJOR change to benefits has been unveiled for thousands of carers.

Major change to benefits for thousands of carers from today – see if you’re affected

www.thesun.co.uk

A MAJOR change to benefits has been unveiled for thousands of carers.

Carers' praised for 'vital work' as new £4,258 benefit rolled out - can you claim?

www.express.co.uk

The Carer Support Payment has been extended to 19 more council areas in Scotland, with tens of thousands of people now eligible for the £81.90 a week benefit.

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New devolved payment replaces claims for Carer’s Allowance for people across Scotland

Carer Support Payment is only available in Scotland and is worth £81.90 each week.

Sunday, Nov 3

DWP PIP, DLA and Carers' Allowance recipients to get bonus payment

The Christmas Bonus is paid in the first full week of December to people on certain benefits - but many are unhappy with the amount that is paid out

03

One million unpaid carers urged to claim DWP benefit that could boost pension

The DWP is urging unpaid carers to check if they are eligible for Carer's Credit - which can help fill gaps in your National Insurance record and boost your state pension

Saturday, Nov 2

21

DWP announces Christmas Bonus payments for PIP, DLA and Carer's Allowance claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to distribute the Christmas Bonus, a £10 boost aimed at supporting those on low incomes during the costly holiday season

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Thousands to receive DWP bonus for PIP, DLA, and Carer's Allowance recipients

The money will drop into accounts automatically for those eligible and people will not need to apply

PIP, DLA and Carer's Allowance recipients will get a one off bonus payment

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10 which is paid out automatically to people who are in receipt of certain benefits

02

Little support and unbearable stress: the deadly cost facing our unpaid carers

metro.co.uk

What could drive a mother to kill her disabled child and then herself?

Friday, Nov 1

22

DWP PIP, DLA and Carer's Allowance claimants to receive special bonus payment

The money will enter bank accounts automatically in the run-up to Christmas

17

Manchester Young Carers Award

trinityhigh.com

Miss Laming, Student Services Manager, and Dr Chard, Deputy Head and Co-Head, tell us more: “We are proud to announce that Trinity has been awarded the Manchester Young Carers Award,

12

Solihull Council tenant with carer needs kicked out of high-rise flat after cannabis grow found

The partial closure on a flat at the 11-storey Keble House, in Chelmsley Wood, was made at court yesterday

07

Everyone on PIP, DLA and Carer's Allowance to wake up to bonus payment

Money will be entering bank accounts automatically in the run-up to Christmas

Thursday, Oct 31

08

‘I’m a carer for my blind mum – the £2 bus fare cap is a lifeline’

inews.co.uk

The cap was introduced as a national policy by Tories as the cost of living crisis began to bite. It will now rise to £3 until the end of 2025

Wednesday, Oct 30

20

Carers’ earnings limit to rise by £45 a week after allowance scandal

www.theguardian.com

Guardian investigation revealed scale of penalties for unwitting breaches of carer’s allowance earnings limits

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JENNI MURRAY: I've become a full-time carer... to my ten-year-old chihuahua

www.dailymail.co.uk

The invitations in the past week have come thick and fast. Would I like to go to the theatre to see Oedipus? I'd love to but unfortunately, I can't. I'm housebound.