Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Responds to Liz Sayce Review on Carer’s Allowance Overpayments

27th November 2025

Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service welcomes the publication of the independent review led by Liz Sayce into Carer’s Allowance overpayments. The review shines a light on the significant financial and emotional impact that historic overpayment policies have had on unpaid carers across the UK.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-carers-allowance-overpayments

For years, carers have faced unexpected debts—sometimes amounting to thousands of pounds—due to complex earnings rules and administrative delays. The review calls for urgent reform to ensure carers are treated fairly and supported in their vital role.