The Guardian view on supporting carers: the DWP’s problem is deeper than IT | Editorial
<p>A taper is much better than a cliff-edge. But problems with carer’s allowance should have been solved years ago </p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/26/carers-allowance-cliff-edge-abolished-in-the-budget">reform of carer’s allowance</a> – a benefit paid to people who spend 35 or more hours a week caring for a disabled