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Tuesday, Nov 5

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Torquay carer slapped dementia patient at care home

www.devonlive.com

A warrant has been issued for her arrest

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NHS carer ‘stabbed woman, 62, to death in front of her screaming elderly parents’

A CARER stabbed a woman to death in front of her screaming elderly parents, a court heard today.

NHS carer ‘stabbed woman, 62, to death in front of her screaming elderly parents’

www.thesun.co.uk

A CARER stabbed a woman to death in front of her screaming elderly parents, a court heard today.

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Tribunal battle begins for three home carers fighting for equal pay against Scotland's biggest council

The women have turned down thousands of pounds after claiming the council, unions and lawyers were not being transparent about their settlements.

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Extra £288 payment for thousands of people on Carer’s Allowance due next month

More than 80,000 people in Scotland will receive the Carer Support Allowance payment in December.

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

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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

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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

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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?