Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 60349

Carers: Government Assistance

Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 24 June 2025

Question

Sarah Hall

Labour (Co-op)Warrington South

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to improve support for unpaid carers.

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 (CA) under review, to see if it is...

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