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UK: Unpaid Carers Face Repayment Demands from DWP

Primul articol: 13 apr. 2026, 02:01 | Ultima actualizare: 13 apr. 2026, 02:01 | 1 sursa | 1 articol

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Thousands of unpaid carers in the United Kingdom are being asked to repay funds to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) following a review of carer's allowance payments. The DWP's overhaul aims to ensure accurate distribution of benefits, but the repayment demands are placing significant financial pressure on unpaid carers, many of whom are already struggling. Concerns are being raised about the impact on the well-being of carers and the potential strain on the social care system.

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The Guardian English 13 apr. 2026, 02:01 (acum 8 ore)

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul

Ministers admit carer’s allowance penalties will continue while review of more than 200,000 cases is carried outThousands of unpaid carers will continue to be hit with hefty and potentially unfair benefit repayment demands, it has emerged, as a government initiative gets under way to fix welfare injustices that have drawn comparison to the Post Office scandal.Ministers will on Monday launch an audit of more than 200,000 historical carer’s allowance benefit cases, with an estimated 25,000 carers

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