Carers UK report finds key workers, like teachers and NHS staff, quit jobs due to high penalties for breaching carer's allowance rules.

Carers UK report reveals that key workers, including teachers and NHS staff, are quitting their jobs to avoid high penalties for breaching carer's allowance rules. Affected individuals face debt, hardship, and strained family relationships. The report highlights poor administration by benefits officials and strict earnings limits, leading carers to take drastic measures such as job loss or reduced hours.

July 28, 2024
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