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Nobody found him in time': how neglect and stress led to the deaths of a full-time carer and his son

Peter 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 debts

Thousands 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 scandal

The 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 finds

Over 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 son

Peter 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 debts

Thousands 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 scandal

The 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 finds

Over a million unpaid carers in the UK are living in poverty, with many struggling to afford basic necessities.

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Unpaid carer to challenge DWP allowance overpayment penalty in court

Unpaid carer Andrea Tucker challenges unfair demands to repay carer's allowance after being wrongly informed she followed benefit rules.

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Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

The 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.

Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit shows

The DWP has failed to address overpayment issues for unpaid carers, resulting in significant penalties and hardship despite assurances of reform.

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

The government is urged to halt fines on carers and investigate its own responsibility for overpayments.

There is pressure for the Department for Work and Pensions to review and pause demands on carers for repayments.

Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

The 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.

Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit shows

The DWP has failed to address overpayment issues for unpaid carers, resulting in significant penalties and hardship despite assurances of reform.

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

The government is urged to halt fines on carers and investigate its own responsibility for overpayments.

There is pressure for the Department for Work and Pensions to review and pause demands on carers for repayments.

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Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

The government is reviewing Carer's Allowance overpayments that have caused significant financial distress to over 134,000 families.

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to 250m

Outstanding 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 scandal

The government plans to reform penalties for unpaid carers facing overpayments, following public outrage over harsh treatment.

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

The government is reviewing Carer's Allowance overpayments that have caused significant financial distress to over 134,000 families.

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to 250m

Outstanding 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 scandal

The government plans to reform penalties for unpaid carers facing overpayments, following public outrage over harsh treatment.

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'It's a 1950s attitude' - mum on Carer's Allowance means test that hinges on her husband's salary

Rebecca O'Riordan highlights the financial inequality faced by family carers like herself in accessing higher education due to lack of Carer's Allowance.

The financial, physical and emotional toll of being an unpaid carer | Letters

Unpaid carers face significant financial, physical, and emotional challenges without adequate government support.

Millions of unpaid carers have to cut back on paid work or quit jobs due to caring responsibilities, while facing strict eligibility criteria for carer's allowance.

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Nobody found him in time': how neglect and stress led to the deaths of a full-time carer and his son

Ministers urged to act as thousands more hit by UK carer's allowance debts

Carers' earnings limit to rise by 45 a week after allowance scandal

Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'

More than a million unpaid UK carers living in poverty, research finds

Nobody found him in time': how neglect and stress led to the deaths of a full-time carer and his son

Ministers urged to act as thousands more hit by UK carer's allowance debts

Carers' earnings limit to rise by 45 a week after allowance scandal

Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'

More than a million unpaid UK carers living in poverty, research finds

Unpaid carer to challenge DWP allowance overpayment penalty in court

Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

DWP blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer's allowance review'

Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit shows

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay 13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

DWP blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer's allowance review'

Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit shows

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to 250m

Labour to set up review after carer's allowance overpayments scandal

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to 250m

Labour to set up review after carer's allowance overpayments scandal

'It's a 1950s attitude' - mum on Carer's Allowance means test that hinges on her husband's salary

The financial, physical and emotional toll of being an unpaid carer | Letters

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