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Written question asked by Mark Sewards (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Carer's Allowance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people receiving Carer’s Allowance are aware that taxable benefits in kind, including employer contributions to private health schemes, may be treated as earnings for the purposes of the Carer’s Allowance earnings limit.

Answer

Information on the treatment of earnings in Carer’s Allowance is available on GOV.UK and is also provided in the letter sent when entitlement is awarded, as well as in annual uprating letters. Where unpaid carers have further questions, they can contact the Carer’s Allowance Unit for advice and clarification. Where further information is required, DWP decision makers may contact the individual to establish what is reasonable in view of the carer’s employment.

The Department continues to consider how Carer’s Allowance rules could be modernised going forward and communications continue to be improved.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10440
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Earned income Taxation Carer's allowance
Link
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