Carers speak out!

Increase to CA earnings limit makes no difference to me

I'm self employed and the primary carer for my mum. In my case I'd consider myself extremely fortunate to earn even close to the old earnings limit for Carer's Allowance, let alone the new one. I'm able to take on small amounts of work, but I have some health issues myself and simply don't have the time or energy to do any more. I'm very grateful for CA, but, as has been pointed out by Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert), the amount is pitifully low, even less than Universal Credit.