84 in Blackburn to benefit from multi-million pound pay rise for care workers

84 in Blackburn to benefit from multi-million pound pay rise for care workers

Health charity Alternative Futures Group (AFG) has announced a £6m pay rise packet for its workforce, including at Blackburn with Darwen Council…

Change to earnings limit for carers

More unpaid carers in Scotland could benefit from financial support as a key change in eligibility rules comes into effect from 6 April 2025. The earnings limit for Carer Support Payment will increase from £151 to £196 a week.

Foster carers in Hounslow are getting a pay rise.

The payment includes a 50% increase for those who look after children with complex needs. Some foster carers can now earn up to £899 a week in the borough. The council says it values them and wants to reward them with a package that matches their commitment and dedication.

Change to Earnings Limit for Carers - Graeme Dey

More Set to Benefit from Carer Support Payment More unpaid carers in Scotland could benefit from financial support as a key change in eligibility rules comes into effect from 6 April 2025. The earnings limit for Carer Support Payment will increase from £151 to £196 a week. This means that a carer can earn £45 more a week, after tax, National Insurance and certain expenses, and be eligible for the payment. The change could mean carers already rec…

More unpaid carers to benefit from Carer Support Payment

More unpaid carers to benefit from Carer Support Payment Meghan Shaw 2 April, 2025 More unpaid carers to benefit from Carer Support Payment 2 April, 2025 From 6th April 2025, more unpaid carers in Scotland could benefit from financial support as the eligible rules for the Carer Support Payment are set to change.The earnings limit for the Carer Support Payment is to increase form £151 to £196 a week, meaning that a carer can earn more than £45…

Reading time 3 minutesAt the turn of the year 2025, several benefits in grade 5 have been adjusted – with the aim of easing the burden on carers and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.The most significant changes concern the increase in the care allowance to €990.00 (previously €901.00) and the care allowance, which now amounts to €2,299.00 per month – an adjustment that takes into account in particular the increased inflation and the higher care cos…