Over 9,000 unpaid carers have developed substantial debts from carer's allowance overpayments in the past year, with a total of 144,000 carers facing repayments due to harsh earnings rules. Critics, including carer charities, demand a suspension of these debts until an independent review is concluded, highlighting the financial distress caused to carers and their families. The government's maintenance of these rules amidst ongoing controversy has drawn parallels to the Post Office scandal, prompting urgent calls for systemic reform and recognition of the burdens faced by unpaid carers in the current economic climate.
More than 9,000 unpaid carers are facing significant debts from carer's allowance overpayments, prompting urgent calls for government action to suspend this detrimental practice.
Carer's allowance overpayment debts have reached alarming figures, impacting around 144,000 carers, with some owing thousands of pounds due to strict earnings rules.
Despite commitments to address the carer's allowance scandal, thousands of carers remain oblivious to overpayments accumulating, leading to public outrage and debt burdens.
Carer charities are demanding immediate government intervention to resolve the overpayment issue, urging for a freeze on new debts until the independent review concludes.
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