New report highlights abuse of carer's allowance

Sage Advocacy group are calling for reform of the Carer's Allowance system after their research revealed a small minority are abusing the system. File Picture: PA

A small minority of people are abusing the carer's allowance system, claiming payments but not providing care to those who need it.

The findings are from the Sage Advocacy Group, which supports vulnerable adults and older people and is calling for the system to be reformed.