BENEFITS RATES FOR 2011/12

[Guest]

The benefits rates effective from April 2011 have just been published, Carers Allowance will rise from £53.90 to £55.55, the Carers Premium paid with means-tested benefits from £30.05 to £31.00, the earnings disregard remains at £100, there are further reductions in the premiums paid with Incapacity Benefit to bring it into line with ESA rates.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg ... 193028.pdf

[kenneth2dundee]

Once again FULL TIME UNPAID CARERS LOOSE OUT. Will we ever get the financial help support we cannot do without.

I am just sick and tired of this and what we are fighting for. no money debts loose private rented house etc etc etc. been to ming campbell mp north east fife no help what so ever. just sheit now at christmas no money just to have a treat or something....................

no wanting sympathy but understanding the role by all in society,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.

angry so angry could throttle somebody you all know what l mean.

kenneth2nowfife btw merry christmas and happy new year to all here 2011 maybe better.