House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
DWP Carer’s Allowance
16 October 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions
Proposed by Liz Kendall Lab Leicester West
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The independent review led by Liz Sayce OBE will investigate overpayment issues of Carer's Allowance when earnings exceed entitlement thresholds.
- The review aims to support carers who have been affected by overpayments and prevent such issues in the future.
- Discussions are planned with the Scottish Government about people in Scotland who received Carer's Allowance while the DWP was responsible for its delivery there.
Issue summary
The statement addresses an independent review into overpayments of Carer’s Allowance when earnings exceed entitlement thresholds.
Action requested
An independent review led by Liz Sayce OBE will investigate overpayment issues and propose solutions to support affected carers and prevent future occurrences. The review will cover England and Wales, with discussions planned with the Scottish Government regarding people in Scotland who have received Carer’s Allowance while DWP was delivering it there.
Key facts
- Independent review led by Liz Sayce OBE.
- Focus on overpayments of Carer’s Allowance when earnings exceed entitlement thresholds.
- Review covers England and Wales only.