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The Guardian
DWP continues to permit unpaid carers' debts
Chris Farrell, a former unpaid carer, continued receiving benefits for six months after his husband's death despite multiple attempts to stop the payments. His distress was worsened by uncertainty over potential debts and penalties, which the DWP has now agreed to write off as official error. The case highlights systemic failures within the DWP that leave carers unable to effectively report changes and risk overpayment debts.
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