DWP Demands Repayment from 33,000 Carers Amid Overpayment Controversy Sunday, July 19, 2026 dwp carers overpayments carersallowance debt reform policy ukgovernment unpaidcarers benefits Last year, over 33,000 carers were notified by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to repay overpayments, some exceeding £20,000, highlighting ongoing issues with the Carer’s Allowance system. This startling figure … Read More
DWP Accumulates £1,300 Debts for Carers Despite Requests to Stop Payments Monday, June 15, 2026 dwp carers allowance overpayments debt unpaidcarers benefits carersuk chrisfarrell socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to accumulate debts against unpaid carers, even after being notified to stop overpayments. Chris Farrell, a former full-time unpaid carer aged 65, found himself burdened … Read More
Calls Grow to Update Free Bus Pass Rules for Carers Under the 2000 Transport Act Friday, June 5, 2026 carers transport buses disability concessions pension petition government travel welfare The Department for Transport is under pressure to revise a free bus pass rule established in the Transport Act 2000. A growing petition is calling on the Labour government to grant free bus passes to carers accompanying … Read More
DWP Announces £363 Payments to Eligible State Pensioners Before End of July Wednesday, June 3, 2026 pensioncredit dwp statepension benefits pensioners claims carers disability savingscredit incomesupport The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging state pensioners to apply for Pension Credit, a valuable benefit worth up to £4,300 per year, ahead of upcoming payments scheduled before the end of July. Despite its … Read More
People Under 67 with Caring Responsibilities Urged to Check £86 Weekly Carer’s Allowance Entitlement Thursday, May 28, 2026 carers allowance benefits pensions caring caregiving eligibility nicredits uk dwp If you are caring for a loved one and are under the state pension age, you could be entitled to Carer’s Allowance—a weekly payment of £86.45—as well as National Insurance credits that boost your future state pension. BBC … Read More
My Son Gets Less Than £500 a Month from DWP – How Is He Supposed to Live on That? Sunday, May 3, 2026 carers universalcredit benefits dwp costofliving caregiving foodpoverty welfare youngcarers financialsupport A concerned parent has raised questions about how their 19-year-old son manages to survive on less than £500 a month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The son receives £346 in Carers Allowance and £110 in … Read More