Publication details Research Briefing, April 2024, by Becky Driscoll, Professor Kate Hamblin, Dr Maxine Watkins and Dr Louise Overton
In the wake of the Independent Review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments, this briefing explores whether complexity and inflexibility undermine the ability of Carer’s Allowance to fulfil its main aims, 50 years after it was first introduced.
It summarises key findings from Centre for Care research which included interviews with:
- 50 unpaid carers exploring risks to their financial wellbeing (Overton and Watkins, 2026)
- 20 welfare rights advisers exploring their experiences of supporting carers to access the benefits system across England and Wales
You may also be interested in reading our Case for Change on Carer’s Allowance.