Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit showsThe DWP has failed to address overpayment issues for unpaid carers, resulting in significant penalties and hardship despite assurances of reform.
Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefitsThe government is reviewing Carer's Allowance overpayments that have caused significant financial distress to over 134,000 families.
DWP to overhaul carer's allowance checks after overpayment scandalA significant overhaul of the carer's allowance system aims to alleviate overpayments and debt for thousands of caregivers.
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to 250mOutstanding debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments rose to over £250 million, raising concerns about the system’s effectiveness in supporting carers.
Labour to set up review after carer's allowance overpayments scandalThe government plans to reform penalties for unpaid carers facing overpayments, following public outrage over harsh treatment.
Extra staff to check Carer's Allowance overpaymentsDWP adds staff to verify Carer's Allowance overpayments, aiming to resolve significant debt issues for carers.
Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit showsThe DWP has failed to address overpayment issues for unpaid carers, resulting in significant penalties and hardship despite assurances of reform.
Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefitsThe government is reviewing Carer's Allowance overpayments that have caused significant financial distress to over 134,000 families.
DWP to overhaul carer's allowance checks after overpayment scandalA significant overhaul of the carer's allowance system aims to alleviate overpayments and debt for thousands of caregivers.
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to 250mOutstanding debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments rose to over £250 million, raising concerns about the system’s effectiveness in supporting carers.
Labour to set up review after carer's allowance overpayments scandalThe government plans to reform penalties for unpaid carers facing overpayments, following public outrage over harsh treatment.
Extra staff to check Carer's Allowance overpaymentsDWP adds staff to verify Carer's Allowance overpayments, aiming to resolve significant debt issues for carers.
Nobody found him in time': how neglect and stress led to the deaths of a full-time carer and his sonPeter Lodge exemplified the dedication of family caregivers, advocating for better support and recognition of their crucial roles.
Ministers urged to act as thousands more hit by UK carer's allowance debtsThousands of unpaid carers face significant overpayment debts due to strict earnings rules, leading to calls for government intervention.
Carers' earnings limit to rise by 45 a week after allowance scandalThe earnings limit for unpaid carers receiving government support will increase by £45, helping them remain in the job market.
Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'Carers face prosecution threats over unintentional breaches of allowance rules, likened to blackmail by affected individuals.
More than a million unpaid UK carers living in poverty, research findsOver a million unpaid carers in the UK are living in poverty, with many struggling to afford basic necessities.
Nobody found him in time': how neglect and stress led to the deaths of a full-time carer and his sonPeter Lodge exemplified the dedication of family caregivers, advocating for better support and recognition of their crucial roles.
Ministers urged to act as thousands more hit by UK carer's allowance debtsThousands of unpaid carers face significant overpayment debts due to strict earnings rules, leading to calls for government intervention.
Carers' earnings limit to rise by 45 a week after allowance scandalThe earnings limit for unpaid carers receiving government support will increase by £45, helping them remain in the job market.
Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'Carers face prosecution threats over unintentional breaches of allowance rules, likened to blackmail by affected individuals.
More than a million unpaid UK carers living in poverty, research findsOver a million unpaid carers in the UK are living in poverty, with many struggling to afford basic necessities.
Unpaid carer to challenge DWP allowance overpayment penalty in courtUnpaid carer Andrea Tucker challenges unfair demands to repay carer's allowance after being wrongly informed she followed benefit rules.
Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turnThe DWP's mismanagement led to an 86-year-old woman with dementia being wrongly pursued for a large benefit debt.
DWP blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer's allowance review'The DWP has allegedly obstructed a whistleblower from participating in the independent review of carer's allowance.
Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turnThe DWP's mismanagement led to an 86-year-old woman with dementia being wrongly pursued for a large benefit debt.
DWP blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer's allowance review'The DWP has allegedly obstructed a whistleblower from participating in the independent review of carer's allowance.
'It's a 1950s attitude' - mum on Carer's Allowance means test that hinges on her husband's salaryRebecca O'Riordan highlights the financial inequality faced by family carers like herself in accessing higher education due to lack of Carer's Allowance.