Vivienne Groom
Vivienne Groom is a former carer who became a symbol of the injustices faced by unpaid caregivers in the UK after being convicted of benefit fraud due to minor breaches of earnings limits while caring for her elderly mother. Her case highlighted the severe consequences of the carer’s allowance system, which has led to numerous caregivers facing legal action and financial ruin.
Born on Jan 01, 1960 (65 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,204 | $2,700,000 | 1,122$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 28,204 | $2,700,000 | 1,122$ |
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Vivienne Groom was convicted of benefit fraud after inadvertently breaching carer’s allowance earnings rules while caring for her mother.
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