Carer's Allowance Refunds Could Stretch to 2054, Charities Warn

Carers caught in the UK carer's allowance overpayment scandal could wait until 2054 for refunds at the current pace of the DWP, the Department for Work and Pensions, charities warn. A two-year review begun in April covers 200,000 cases, with about 25,000 carers expected refunds. The pace raises questions whether staff capacity can fix old errors while new overpayments continue.