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Carer's Allowance overpayments, driven by exceeding earnings limits, fluctuated significantly annually.
Recommendation
From 2018–19 to 2023–24, the number of new Carer’s Allowance overpayments identified by the Department each year fluctuated between 32,500 and 60,800. The main cause of Carer’s Allowance overpayments is a claimant having earnings which exceed the permitted limit.53
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 7 April 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
66th Report - Tackling fraud and error in benefit expenditure 2024-25
11 Feb 2026
HC 1231
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.6 yr
Report published
11 Feb 2026