The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging those providing unpaid care to family, friends, or neighbours to check their eligibility for means-tested benefits like Universal Credit to bolster their financial circumstances. Labour MP Fabian Hamilton’s enquiry about support for unpaid carers led Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disabilities, to highlight the potential for extra benefit entitlements or Jobcentre assistance for individuals giving less than 35 hours of…