Mum who cared for son through chemotherapy faces Carer's Allowance overpayment
14 November 2026
A mother who cared for her son through chemotherapy has been told she was overpaid Carer's Allowance and could face court. Samantha Richards told the Big Issue she didn't know all the rules on earning while claiming. She works 10 hours a week at a supermarket, below the earnings threshold, but an hour or two of overtime would trigger repayment.
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