Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 59587

Carer's Allowance

Tabled: 12 June 2025

Answered: 24 June 2025

Question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans her Department has to review the (a) eligibility requirements for, (b) age threshold for, (c) tapering the earnings threshold for, (d) time spent caring condition for and (e) level of the Car

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The Government keeps all aspects of Carer’s Allowance under review to see if it is meeting its objectives. It is not means-tested, but is subject to a weekly earnings limit. This was increased by a record amount in April 2025, which will benefit at least ...

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