Getty ImagesThe government has announced an independent review into Carer's Allowance overpayments, after families were forced to pay back thousands of pounds which pushed many into debt and financial distress.
Earlier this year it was revealed the government was seeking to recover money from more than 134,000 carers in the UK.
Some have told the BBC that the sudden demand for repayment of sometimes thousands of pounds put them under great financial strain, while it pushed others to quit their jobs.
The review will focus on how and why the overpayments were made, and what can be done now to help support affected carers.