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1 month ago
UK politics

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

The government is urged to halt fines on carers and investigate its own responsibility for overpayments.
There is pressure for the Department for Work and Pensions to review and pause demands on carers for repayments. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Mental health

Third of UK carers with bad mental health have considered self-harm, survey finds

A third of carers with poor mental health have considered suicide or self-harm.
Many carers in the UK have bad mental health and feel unseen and undervalued.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for measures to better support carers, including increased access to respite care and an uprating of carer's allowance. [ more ]
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