Written question asked by Laura Kyrke-Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Carer's Allowance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of Carer’s Allowance eligibility and conditionality on families where a child is unable to attend school for medical and special educational reasons.
- Answer
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Carer’s Allowance is payable to those who meet the eligibility criteria. In these circumstances, the key elements would be that (i) the child being cared for qualifies for the middle or higher rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance and (ii) they are receiving at least 35 hours a week unpaid care (short breaks in care may be allowed).
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 3021
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Children Attendance Eligibility Schools Carer's allowance
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- Timestamp
- 2026-06-01 16:23:09 +0100
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