Dennyloanhead man unlawfully claimed £8,000 in Carer’s Allowance
Lewis Clark (22) of Loanhead Avenue, Dennyloanhead admitted that on October 20, 2014 and May 27, 2018, both dates inclusive at his home address he failed to notify the Department of Work and Pensions of a change in circumstances which affected his entitlement to Carer’s Allowance in that he was in receipt of earnings above the permitted limits and obtained £8,000 to which he was not entitled.
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Falkirk Sheriff Court heard that Clark had originally been entitled to the benefit from the age of 16 as he had helped look after his grandfather who had since passed away and he was continuing to provide some care for his grandmother on a daily basis.
His defence solicitor said Clark was “unaware” he should have declared his earnings to the DWP but accepted his earnings were over the threshold.