#DWP’s unchecked database leaves tens of thousands of #carers at risk of #debt

The #DepartmentForWorkAndPensions (DWP) has been accused of “burying its head in the sand” after it emerged ministers put in place only enough staff to check half of the alerts it receives when unpaid carers’ benefits are deemed “#overpayments”.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/may/09/dwp-unchecked-database-leaves-tens-thousands-carers-risk-debt
#ToryPoliciesInAction #UnderfundingCivilService #TheCrueltyIsThePoint