Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 64623

Carer's Allowance: Overpayments

Tabled: 2 July 2025

Answered: 10 July 2025

Question

Alex Ballinger

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Carer’s Allowance overpayments on individuals in receipt of the benefit; and what steps her Department is taking to support carers in r

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

This Government recognises and values the vital contribution made by unpaid carers every day in providing significant care and continuity of support to family and friends with disabilities. When we came into government, it became clear that there were far...

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