DWP needs overhaul to restore trust after carer’s allowance scandal, adviser says
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A government advisor, Professor Liz Sayce, is calling for a major overhaul of the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) following a scandal involving unpaid carer's allowance. Sayce's review found DWP system and leadership failures led to carers accumulating debt, mental illness, and potential fraud convictions. She expressed concern over the DWP's lack of curiosity and strategic action regarding the issue, which they were aware of for years. Her comments follow the revelation that a senior DWP civil servant blamed carers for the department's failures, contradicting Sayce's report. The DWP is launching a £75 million plan to review past overpayment cases and improve systems to prevent future injustices. The welfare secretary has rejected the civil servant's comments and confirmed that the department acknowledges the problem.
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