Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 16289

Carers: Bedfordshire

Tabled: 26 November 2024

Answered: 2 December 2024

Question

Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if her Department will make an assessment of the adequacy of financial support available to unpaid carers in Bedfordshire.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting elderly or disabled relatives or friends. Sometimes unpaid carers will need to turn to the benefit system for financial support, so it is right that we keep Carer’s Allowance under review, to see if it is meet...

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