Ministers urged to overhaul and raise carer’s allowance
The Resolution Foundation, a living standards thinktank, has urged the government to overhaul and raise the carer's allowance benefit. According to the foundation, unpaid carers on low incomes are paying a "very heavy price" for looking after their loved ones full-time, with a typical penalty of 10% or up to £7,000 a year compared to non-carers. The report suggests that the current carer's allowance benefit is inadequate and needs to be increased to lift more unpaid carers and disabled people out of financial hardship. The foundation argues that this move would help support those who provide essential care for their family members and improve their overall living standards.
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