Are the DWP's Carer's Allowance overpayment demands to unpaid carers unfair?

The DWP pursues repayment of Carer's Allowance from unpaid carers who breach the strict earnings limit by even small amounts or fail to report changes like hospital admissions. A major scandal emerged after official guidance was ruled unlawful, yet the DWP continues issuing demands, leaving tens of thousands of carers in financial distress and limbo pending redress. MPs threaten further inquiries over delays, amid reports of carers facing bills years later despite reliance on hospital care.