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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.