Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 116032

Carer's Allowance

Tabled: 25 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Helen Whately

ConservativeFaversham and Mid Kent

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what checks does his Department carry out into the ongoing circumstances of those claiming Carer's Allowance.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
When an award of Carer’s Allowance is made, the customer is issued with a written notification letter advising of changes in circumstances they need to declare that may affect their entitlement. This is to ensure DWP holds the correct details for them. Th...

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