The total amount of Carer’s Allowance overpayment debts increased to £251.7m in 2023-24 from £150.2m in 2018-19, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
The scope of a review Carer’s Allowance overpayments has been announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Extra capacity will be deployed to reduce waiting lists in 20 NHS Trusts across England with the highest levels of economic inactivity as part of employment reforms unveiled by the Government.
The surge in health-related benefits spending in England and Wales has outstripped comparable countries, according to new analysis.
A new cross-Government has been set up to develop new recruitment schemes to tackle shortages in key sectors, including social care.
The Government requires unpaid carers to pay back more than £250m after thousands were unknowingly overpaid their allowance.
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Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 11, £51,614 - £53,643
Sandwell, West MidlandsBand J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum