DWP benefit claimants could be missing out on vital support worth £4,200 a year.

The Government has issued a statement about the support available for unpaid carers – advising that some people could get an “additional amount” worth thousands of pounds a year.

Work and pensions minister, Sir Stephen Timms, explained the rules around the financial help on offer for carers, saying that if you claim Carer’s Allowance, you could get higher rates for other benefits.

He said: “In addition to…