Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 116030

Carer's Allowance

Tabled: 25 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Helen Whately

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information his Department holds on the number of people that claim Carer's Allowance and do not live with the person they are caring for.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. Published information on the number of people in receipt of Carer’s Allowance using DWP administrative data, and information on benefit receipt on a ho...

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