Almost 1,000 Prestonians entitled to Carers Allowance are not claiming it according to councillors

Carers Allowance

Almost 1,000 people across Preston are entitled to a Carers Allowance, but are not claiming it. Liberal Democrat local Cllr Mark Jewell and Cllr John Potter have highlighted this issue, […]

1 year ago Urgent inquiry into overpayment of carers allowance

Duchy House, Lancaster Road, where DWP administers Carers’ allowance. Google The Chair of the Work and Pensions committee, Rt Hon Frank Field MP has called for an urgent inquiry into […]

3 years ago DWP disputes claims overpayments were made due to staffing cuts in Preston

Duchy House, Lancaster Road, where DWP administers Carers’ allowance. CREDIT: Google The DWP has denied claims that overpayments of Carers’ Allowance which could see thousands of people face prosecution was […]

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