New carers allowance only assists 2% of family carers

The Carers Association has today called on the Government for complete overhaul of financial supports for family carers as figures reveal that recent budget changes in income disregards for carers only assissts 2% of the caring population.

The Carers Association has today called on the Government for complete overhaul of financial supports for family carers as figures reveal that recent budget changes in income disregards for carers only assists 2% of the caring population.

"More support is needed," said the Carers Association.