Major change to carer’s allowance after claimants hit with huge bills of up to £20k

THE Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is making a major change to carer’s allowance.

It comes as ten of thousands on the benefit are having to pay back as much as £20,000 after unknowingly breaching government rules.

Carer’s allowance is paid to those providing at least 35 hours of unpaid care a week, in most cases to disabled or sick relatives.

It is currently...