#carers-allowance

#carers-allowance

The Resolution Foundation reported that unpaid carers on low incomes face a heavy financial penalty, losing an average of 10% of their income compared to non-carers.

I can't believe what they're putting people through, she said. [I'm] just a law-abiding person, who has never broken the law in my life. I've always tried to do things by the book.

In a cruel and nonsensical system, unpaid carers must repay full benefits if they exceed a strict earnings limit, even by just a single penny.

Peter Lodge's enduring commitment to his son David highlights the unwavering dedication of family carers, who face challenges without adequate support from the government.

More than 9,000 unpaid carers are facing significant debts from carer's allowance overpayments, prompting urgent calls for government action to suspend this detrimental practice.