Who are unpaid carers, and why have some had to repay large sums to the UK government?

Rules around earning limits for people in receipt of carer’s allowance risk them unknowingly racking up debt to DWPCarers threatened with prosecution over minor rules breachesAnalysis: Why are so many carers being taken to court?Unpaid carers provide support for loved ones – normally parents or children, who are disabled, frail or ill. There are an estimated 5.7 million carers in the UK. The majority of unpaid carers are women. The 46-65 age group is the biggest unpaid carer cohort.