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 TimmsUnpaid 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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