Carer's Allowance: Overpayments

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Carer’s Allowance cases his Department pursued for overpayments of (a) between (i) £500 and £999.99 and (ii) £1,000 and £2,000 and (b) more than £2,000 in 2023-24.

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1. 16 April 2024

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Carer’s Allowance cases his Department pursued for overpayments of (a) between (i) £500 and £999.99 and (ii) £1,000 and £2,000 and (b) more than £2,000 in 2023-24.

   Source: Commons

2. 24 April 2024

   Answer

   We recognise the significant contribution of carers to supporting those most in need, which is why we have increased Carer's Allowance by almost £1,500 since 2010. Claimants have a responsibility to ensure they are entitled to benefits they claim and to i...

   Source: Written answer

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