DWP little-known benefit worth £83.30 a week that 500,000 fail to claim

DWP little-known benefit worth £83.30 a week that 500,000 fail to claim View Image

Thousands of people are failing to access financial support which could give them an extra £83.30 every week. Data reveals that 500,000 eligible people are not making claims for this assistance.

Unpaid carers across England and Wales provide £445 million worth of support to the economy every day. This equates to £162 billion annually, according to research findings .

Policy in Practice specialists indicate that over £2.4 billion in Carer's Allowance remains unclaimed. This Department of Work and Pensions benefit supports those providing at least 35 hours a week care to people with severe illness or disability.

While 1.4 million people do receive the allowance, many are missing out, reports the Mir