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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.