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UIN 28443

Carer's Allowance

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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3 February 2025

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6 February 2025 · Answer

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6 February 2025

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of Carer's Allowance in supporting unpaid carers; and whether she plans to increase the rate of that allowance.

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  1. 3 February 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of Carer's Allowance in supporting unpaid carers; and whether she plans to increase the rate of that allowance.

    Source: Commons

  2. 6 February 2025

    Answer

    This Government continues to protect the value of benefits paid to carers whilst also spending record amounts in real terms. The Secretary of State undertakes a statutory annual review of benefit and pensions, and the value of Carer’s Allowance is protect...

    Source: Written answer

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