Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 83455

Carers: Employment

Tabled: 20 October 2025
Answered: 28 October 2025

Question

Steve Darling

Liberal DemocratTorbay

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support unpaid carers into paid employment.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Government is committed to supporting carers to balance unpaid care with paid work where this is feasible. Eligible carers may still receive benefits while working, allowing them to increase their overall income. Support includes identifying skills ga...

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