Thousands of individuals are failing to access financial support that could provide them with an additional £83.30 each week. Figures show that 500,000 eligible people are not submitting claims for this assistance.

Unpaid carers throughout England and Wales contribute £445 million worth of support to the economy daily. This amounts to £162 billion per year, according to research data.

Specialists from Policy in Practice suggest that more than £2.4 billion in Carer's Allowance goes unclaimed. This Department of Work and Pensions benefit assists those delivering at least 35 hours weekly care to individuals with serious illness or disability.

Whilst 1.4 million people do obtain the allowance, many are losing out, reports the Mirror. But how does Carer's Allowance operate, who is eligible f

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