DWP pursued woman’s employer for nonexistent ‘benefit debt’ When will this end? ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

DWP pursued woman’s employer for nonexistent ‘benefit debt’

Exclusive: Employer of woman who cares for disabled mother was asked to deduct ‘debt’ from salary despite court ruling she had nothing to pay

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In this episode of our podcast "Care Fully Considered", we speak to Carrie Grant MBE, a campaigner, author, and broadcaster advocating for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You can find the full episode on all your usual platforms. Do rate, review and subscribe.

Loved being a judge for this year’s SMK National Campaigner Awards 2026 🙌 Each campaign is a powerful reminder that passionate people really can create change. Take a look at the incredible shortlist 👇 smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c... #SMKAwards2026 #LoveCampaigning #ChangeIsPossible

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul - the latest www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul

Ministers admit carer’s allowance penalties will continue while review of more than 200,000 cases is carried out

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We've signed this Open Letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions as part of the Carers Poverty Coalition. On Sunday Carers Allowance will be 50. It's time Carers Allowance and carers benefits were fully reviewed.

The latest episode of "Care Fully Considered" is out. Listen to Bhulla Beghal and Carla Mellor talk about film making and poetry writing as well as ways we can all tell our own stories. For the full episode listen here buff.ly/Jg9IPkD

🎙️ Check out our latest episode of Care Fully Considered - Empath Power We chat to Bhulla Beghal a film maker and Carla Mellor, a poet. You can listen on all your usual podcast platforms player.captivate.fm/episode/9237...

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Always a highlight of the campaigning year, reading the SMK Report out today. Even though it’s The Toughest Year yet for campaigners there’s always hope ⬇️

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🚨 New SMK Report Out Today: The Toughest Year Yet for Campaigners 🚨 READ THE FULL REPORT HERE for more on what the challenges are and what success looks like: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/

🚨 New SMK Report Out Today: The Toughest Year Yet for Campaigners 🚨 READ THE FULL REPORT HERE for more on what the challenges are and what success looks like: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/

We were delighted to bring our campaign to Westminster yesterday, as we hosted our relaunch reception in Parliament. Supporters from across the country made their presence felt through their fantastic #craftivism, organised by coalition partner @wecarecampaign.bsky.social

Yesterday we took Cost of Living Craftivism Stitched Up project to Westminster with @costoflivingaction.bsky.social Not a loud protest. But with stitched messages from unpaid carers living with this every day 🧵1/7

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

Unpaid carers say they remain ‘in limbo’ as DWP continues to pursue discredited repayment bills MPs have threatened to launch a fresh inquiry into the handling of the carers allowance scandal after unpaid carers spoke of being “stuck in limbo” by the government’s response. The warning came amid concerns over delays in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to offer redress to tens of thousands of carers who were unfairly issued with overpayment bills based on discredited official guidance. Continue reading...

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Unpaid carers ordered to repay benefits despite DWP knowing rules were unlawful www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Unpaid carers ordered to repay benefits despite DWP knowing rules were unlawful

Officials sent out repayment letters to about 1,400 people relying on discredited guidance that had been scrapped

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“Let me be absolutely clear: I will not tolerate any company exploiting the current crisis to make excess profits at consumers’ expense” The Chancellor is absolutely right to say this, and she must stick to her word. t.co/GICCKxCG9M

@costoflivingaction.bsky.social  @osheaconor.bsky.social has written a piece for Labour List talking about the Cost of Living Action Campaign and what the government needs to be doing. 

'The cost of living crisis is still Britain’s defining political challenge' - LabourList

The cost of living remains the public’s top concern – and voters across parties want bold action to bring bills down and living standards up.

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Find out more about the campaign, our asks and our 38 partner organisations here: costoflivingaction.org.uk @econchange.bsky.social @neweconomics.bsky.social @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social @osheaconor.bsky.social

Cost of Living Action - A Real Plan for an Affordable Britain

Cost of Living Action is a coalition of civil society groups who are calling on the government to tackle the cost of living crisis by guaranteeing affordable energy, boosting incomes, and raising taxe...

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We’re proud to be a partner of @costoflivingaction.bsky.social 🛒 You can read more about the campaign here ⬇️

Cost of Living Action@costoflivingaction.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Almost two thirds of people in the UK have cut back on essentials due to the cost of living. The crisis isn’t over — it’s getting worse. Today we're launching the Cost of Living Action campaign, calling on the Government to end this crisis and ensure it never happens again.

Craftivism isn't about being good at sewing.  It's about slowing down, telling your truth and being counted.  Don't forget we have a series of online workshops. Come, chat and stitch.  https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cost-of-living-action-x-we-care-campaign-stitch-up-4814469

MPs call on welfare bosses to speed up redress over carer’s allowance scandal www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

MPs call on welfare bosses to speed up redress over carer’s allowance scandal

Public accounts committee says ‘systemic issues’ at DWP led to carers being wrongly forced to repay overpayments

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Caring doesn't pause when the bills go up. February is going to be about the cost of living through the lens of caring. What it looks like when you're already running on empty.

@patrickjbutler.bsky.social latest on Carer Allowance Overpayment Scandal. Sir Peter Schofield steps down www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

DWP permanent secretary to step down after carer’s allowance scandal

Peter Schofield tells staff he will leave the department for personal reasons

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If anyone has one of our craftivism kits and wants to meet up online to chat, stitch and learn more about the coalition behind the campaign, join us for one of our workshops. www.eventbrite.com/cc/cost-of-l...

Cost of Living Action x We Care Campaign Stitch Up

A series of workshops at different times and dates so you can join other supporters of our Cost of Living Action x We Care craftivism campaign. Come to any one, content always the same. It's a relaxin...

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@patrickjbutler.bsky.social latest on the Carers Allowance Overpayment scandal. DWP chief accused of overseeing ‘culture of complacency’ that led to carer’s allowance scandal www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

DWP chief accused of overseeing ‘culture of complacency’ that led to carer’s allowance scandal

Commons committee chair says DWP repeatedly failed to prioritise the vulnerable and was slow to fix errors

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Across countries & cultures, unpaid carers describe the same reality: care becomes a constant part of daily life often w/ little guidance or support. These shared experiences were discussed on the #CareFullyConsidered podcast by @wecarecampaign.bsky.social featuring our Dev. Director Ruth Patil 💜🧡

The cost of living isn’t abstract. It’s cold rooms. Empty fridges. Bills you can’t open. We’re stitching these realities together and taking them to Westminster this winter. 🧵 #StitchedUp #CostOfLiving Sign up for your kit here:

Cost of Living Action / We Care Craftivism Sign Up Form

I just took action with @WeAreCarers: Cost of Living Action / We Care Craftivism Sign Up Form. Take action here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/cost-of-living-action-we-care-craftivism-sign-up-form

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Into campaigning? @smkcampaigners.bsky.social National Campaigning Awards are open until Feb. You can nominate below ⬇️ smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c...

No festive platitudes here. Thinking of all carers and those who have cared today.

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Sign up to our action emails. Let us do the heavy lifting for you. You won't have to hunt around for carer content. We'll send an email full of campaign actions, news and resources with our own…

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The latest in the Carers Allowance Overpayment Review and DWP's 'misleading' response from @joshhalliday.bsky.social Quotes from Professor Sue Yeadle and We Care

Pressure grows on DWP over ‘misleading’ response to carer’s allowance scandal

Senior officials face criticism after review found systemic failings plunged hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt

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