DWP issues key update after thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

Educatie

The Government is launching a review into Carer's Allowance overpayments after "thousands" of people were forced to pay back their benefits due to "innocent mistakes". The DWP announced the move this morning, with Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall noting concerns around carers who only breached earnings limit by a “small amount”. Earlier this year, it was revealed that scores of carers were being forced to repay their benefits after breaching the Carer's Allowance rules. The benefit is