Thousands of Unpaid Carers Pursued

By Age UK, A wealth of help and information
25 March 2026

Tens of thousands of unpaid carers are being pursued by the government to repay discredited carer's allowance bills, despite the scandal being widely acknowledged as a bureaucratic mistake. This is a staggering number that highlights the need for urgent action to address the issue. 10s of thousands of lives are being put on hold while the government delays in providing redress. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/22/mps-threaten-fresh-inquiry-into-carers-allowance-scandal-amid-redress-delays #CarersAllowance #RedressDelays #GovernmentInaction