Helen Grater faced the payback demand following her decision to work extra hours at Sainsbury's while also caring for her seriously ill partner
The Department for Work and Pensions has forced a woman to pay back nearly £6,000 after she picked up an extra shift at work.
After Mr Young was diagnosed with throat cancer, Ms. Grater took unpaid leave from her role at the supermarket chain to provide care for him. Despite his condition, which includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the need for chemotherapy and radiotherapy, she managed to balance three shifts a week at work with her caregiving responsibilities.However, the DWP launched an investigation into her case and concluded that she owed them £5,738.
In a positive turn, Mr Young received a cancer-free diagnosis two months prior. Currently, there's an earnings threshold of £151 a week for those claiming Carer's Allowance, which provides £81.90 weekly for individuals caring for someone at least 35 hours a week.
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