DWP Acts on Carer's Allowance Errors

MW123
MW123 Scope Member Posts: 2,207 Championing

The DWP will now review over 200,000 cases. Around 25,000 carer's could see their debts reduced, cancelled entirely, or receive refunds where money has already been repaid, due to unclear guidance.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/unpaid-carers-impacted-by-unclear-guidance-to-have-debts-cancelled

Comments

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 5,099 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    This is really positive news @MW123 that could make a real difference to people. Thanks so much for sharing this.

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 1,096 Connected

    LMAO, they messed up because they don't even know their own rules.