The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing criticism for demanding repayments from individuals, including a woman who made a 50p mistake and a 92-year-old with advanced Parkinson's who owes over £7,000. Carers have been subjected to 'cruel' tactics, fines, and potential bank account monitoring by the DWP, sparking outrage and calls for reform.
This is absolutely appalling and yet another horrific case of DWP cruelty. What with this scandal and reports they're threatening unpaid carers with even bigger financial penalties, the DWP is seems far from fit for purpose. https://t.co/vOJw946nLK
‘Intrusive’ new plan could let DWP snoop on claimants’ bank accounts: ‘Completely unprecedented!’ https://t.co/KdgPo43NV4 #DWP #benefits #banking
DWP explains which Universal Credit claimants will 'no longer be reassessed' https://t.co/aE1E3alhcq
The DWP has ordered a 92-year-old woman with advanced Parkinson’s to repay more than £7,000 for a tiny benefits oversight five years ago - when she was in the early stages of dementia Full story: https://t.co/KTKhmO4h64 https://t.co/ks3czB5Ai7
DWP accused of ‘cruel’ tactics towards carers over appealing fines https://t.co/r5Ek9eYEJb
BREAKING Carer's Allowance 'review' in offing after thousands forced to repay DWP https://t.co/kBqAlioxEB
DWP orders woman to pay back £11,000 after she made 50p mistake https://t.co/W1J5jOGSdT