UK Carer's Allowance system criticised for complex eligibility rules and overpayments, with calls for comprehensive reform.

The UK government is under fire for its Carer's Allowance system, criticized as "broken" due to complex eligibility rules and low income thresholds that lead to significant overpayments. Work and Pensions Minister Sir Stephen Timms proposed a text alert service to warn carers about exceeding earnings limits. However, Carers Trust's Dominic Carter argues that this fails to address deeper systemic issues, calling for comprehensive reform to better support carers.

October 07, 2024
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