Carer's Allowance overpayments
Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Anna Dixon, examines overpayments made to Carer's Allowance recipients. The debate will likely scrutinise how the Department for Work and Pensions has handled cases where carers have been paid more than they were entitled to, and discuss the impact on vulnerable claimants who may face demands to repay substantial sums.
Carer's Allowance overpayments affect hundreds of thousands of unpaid family carers across the UK who are already in financially precarious situations. This issue has national importance because carers often live in poverty, and aggressive recovery of overpayments can push struggling households into deeper financial hardship, while also raising questions about DWP administrative errors and fairness.
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