Unpaid carers may be eligible for £69.70 a week - how to claim

This could make a huge difference to cash strapped families who are struggling with the cost of living crisis and rising energy bills. Around 400,000 Britons could be claiming this benefit and unpaid carers are urged to check their eligibility.

This could make a huge difference to cash strapped families who are struggling with the cost of living crisis and rising energy bills. Around 400,000 Britons could be claiming this benefit and unpaid carers are urged to check their eligibility. 

Unpaid carers could receive up to £302 a month through Carer's Allowance.

Carer's Allowance can provide financial help for people who take care of themselves, or take care of others and the care they provide meets a certain criteria.

The rates increased by 3.1 percent on April 11 so eligible claimants recently just received a cash boost.

To be eligible, the person being cared for must already be receiving certain benefits. 

Reference: Daily Express: Temie Laleye