Employment: Carers
Commons · Question 6358 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support is available for carers receiving Carer's Allowance who wish to enter employment.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 12 Jun 2026
Through our Jobcentres, DWP supports unpaid carers who wish to combine their caring responsibilities with paid work. Full time carers who receive Universal Credit can access voluntary employment support from a work coach, which includes identifying skills...