Sharing this important story again because this is a huge national scandal deserving of an inquiry. And because we don't talk enough about the enormous contribution made to society *and* the economy by unpaid carers. Patrick Butler Women's Budget Group theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

Unpaid care contributes to ~£162 billion a year of value to UK economy. 72% of those receiving carer's allowance are women & financially struggling. It is a scandal that unpaid carers are being forced to repay DWP or face prosecution for unwitting mistakes x.com/WomensBudgetGr…