Emeritus Prof Christopher MayMar 22

As the DWP continues its antagonistic attitude towards carers, its pretty clear that there is a complete contempt for all that carers do for those they care for. Rather, they are (like other benefits recipients) treated as unworthy spongers who are trying to cheat the system.

Lets be clear: unpaid carers are doing work that is both compassionate & necessary in a system of social care that is dysfunctional.

The logic that decries this comes from the top!

#politics
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/22/mps-threaten-fresh-inquiry-into-carers-allowance-scandal-amid-redress-delays

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

Unpaid carers say they remain ‘in limbo’ as DWP continues to pursue discredited repayment bills

The Guardian
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@ChrisMayLA6 DWP are playing on the fact that carers are unlikely to abandon their caree. I remember reading about parents with young children occupying a housing office when desperate for permanent housing. Maybe it's time for carers to do something similar?
Mar 22 at 12:45pmWeb