Carer’s allowance scandal victims could wait until 2054 for justice, charities warn
An estimated 25,000 carers could be in line for full or partial refunds. Photograph: pikselstock/AlamyView image in fullscreenAn estimated 25,000 carers could be in line for full or partial refunds.
- ▪An estimated 25,000 carers could be in line for full or partial refunds.
- ▪Photograph: pikselstock/AlamyView image in fullscreenAn estimated 25,000 carers could be in line for full or partial refunds.
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| Original publisher | The Guardian — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/13/carers-allowance-scandal-victims-could-wait-until-2054-for-justice-charities-warn |
| Publication time | Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:12:47 GMT |
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An estimated 25,000 carers could be in line for full or partial refunds. Photograph: pikselstock/AlamyView image in fullscreenAn estimated 25,000 carers could be in line for full or partial refunds. Photograph: pikselstock/AlamyCarer’s allowance crisisCarer's allowanceCarer’s allowance scandal victims could wait until 2054 for justice, charities warnCampaigners say at current glacial pace some unpaid carers will die before receiving a refundPatrick Butler Social policy editorSun 13 Sep 2026 06.12 EDTLast modified on Sun 13 Sep 2026 06.13 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUnpaid carers who were pursued for bills for thousands of pounds after welfare officials unlawfully changed benefit rules could wait years before learning whether they will get the money back, campaigners have…
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