Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 107361

Carers: Sodium Valproate

Tabled: 21 January 2026

Answered: 28 January 2026

Question

Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of payments received by unpaid carers for people harmed by sodium valproate.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

People in Great Britain who provide unpaid care of 35 hours a week or more can receive financial support from the benefit system through Universal Credit (UC) or Pension Credit (PC). Carer’s Allowance (CA) is also available to those in England and Wales. ...

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