Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 77740

Carer's Allowance

Tabled: 16 September 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Shaun Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the (a) underpayment and (b) overpayment of Carer's Allowance.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Carer’s Allowance is a single rate benefit which is either fully awarded to those who meet the qualifying conditions or disallowed. Those who also receive an “overlapping benefit”, such as a State Pension, will have any award of Carer’s Allowance adjusted...

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