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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Launch of a call for evidence on Carer’s Allowance Reform

07 July 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Stephen Timms Lab East Ham

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has launched a Call for Evidence on modernising Carer's Allowance
  • The Department for Work and Pensions seeks views and evidence from carers, organisations, and others to improve current earnings rules
  • Accessible formats for the call for evidence will be provided on request

Issue summary

The government has launched a Call for Evidence on modernising Carer’s Allowance.

Action requested

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking views and evidence from carers, organisations, and others to understand how the current earnings rules can be improved and to inform future policy development. The call for evidence is available online and accessible formats will be provided on request.

Key facts

  • Carer’s Allowance was introduced in 1976.
  • Steps have been taken to improve the system, including increasing the earnings limit to align with 16 hours at the National Living Wage.
  • The government is considering reforms such as an earnings taper and automating the calculation of earnings using HMRC data.
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