Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 29575

Carer's Allowance

Tabled: 6 February 2025

Answered: 13 February 2025

Named Day

Question

Lisa Smart

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has specific time targets for processing Carer’s Allowance claims for individuals with an underlying entitlement.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The Department does not have any processing targets for Carer’s Allowance claims when there is an underlying entitlement element. The current average clearance time for all Carer’s Allowance claims is 16.5 working days. This includes claims when there is ...

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