Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 15024
Carers' Benefits: Personal Independence Payment
Tabled: 19 November 2024
Answered: 25 November 2024
Question
Ruth Cadbury
Labour — Brentford and Isleworth
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what financial support is available to carers who incur additional living costs supporting people whose Personal Independence Payments are stopped upon entering hospital as long-term in-patients.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe primary purpose of Carer’s Allowance (CA) is to provide a measure of support and recognition to those whose caring responsibilities mean they are unable to work full time. In order to receive CA, the person being cared for must be in receipt of a disa...
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