Unpaid carers will see an increase in carer-related benefits as part of annual government upratings from April 2026, including Carer’s Allowance. 

The Chancellor has earmarked £75 million over the next three years to put right the failures that led to the Carer’s Allowance overpayments scandal. Yesterday’s commitment to reassess cases where averaging of earnings could have reduced overpayments is a vital step towards addressing the injustices carers have faced for far too long.

It’s a landmark day today for the carers’ movement now that the Government has responded to the independent review of overpayments by Liz Sayce OBE.

Unpaid carers, who are at greater risk of financial hardship, need better access to financial advice, guidance, as well as support to navigate the social security system.