Carer's Allowance
Commons · Question 59059 · Tabled 11 Jun 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of Carer’s Allowance for unpaid carers.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 18 Jun 2025
Many people will care for friends or family members at some point in their life, and it is right that we recognise the vitally important role of carers. Carer’s Allowance (CA) provides a measure of financial support and recognition for unpaid carers who a...