Select committee: Work and Pensions Committee
Carer's benefits beyond the Sayce Review
Open
Opened 24 Feb 2026
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 24 February 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 4 March 2026
- 5 witnesses
Recent activity
- Correspondence from the Minister for Social Security and Disability, relating to the Government’s response to the Sayce Review into overpayments of Carer’s Allowance linked to earnings15 April 2026, Correspondence
- Correspondence from the Minister for Social Security and Disability, relating to the independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments15 April 2026, Correspondence
- Correspondence with the Minister for Social Security and Disability, relating to Carers Allowance18 March 2026, Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 |
Work and Pensions Committee
Anne McMunn · University College London,
Dr Maxine Watkins · School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham,
Emily Holzhausen CBE · Carers UK,
Kirsty McHugh · Carers Trust,
Liz Sayce OBE
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Anne McMunn · Professor of Social Epidemiology | University College London | 1 |
| Dr Maxine Watkins · Research Fellow | School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham | 1 |
| Emily Holzhausen CBE · Director of Public Affairs | Carers UK | 1 |
| Kirsty McHugh · Chief Executive | Carers Trust | 1 |
| Liz Sayce OBE | Not recorded | 1 |
Correspondence
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