Carers: Employment
Commons · Question 83455 · Tabled 20 Oct 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Steve Darling
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support unpaid carers into paid employment.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 28 Oct 2025
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...