Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 8632

Carers

Tabled: 11 October 2024

Answered: 21 October 2024

Question

Fabian Hamilton

Labour — Leeds North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to help support unpaid carers.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting elderly or disabled relatives or friends. Sometimes unpaid carers will need to turn to the benefit system for financial support, so it is right that we keep Carer’s Allowance under review, to see if it is meet...

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