
Amend the eligibility rules for Carer’s Allowance so that people in full-time education who provide at least 35 hours of care per week can receive Carer’s Allowance, provided all other conditions are met.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
Increase the Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at minimum wage
Increase full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £840 per week
Exempt Carer’s Allowance in benefit calculations
Allow Carers/Family of children given them by social services to claim benefit
Amend the 28-day rule for the Carer’s Allowance for carers giving hospital care
Amend the eligibility rules for Carer’s Allowance so that people in full-time education who provide at least 35 hours of care per week can receive Carer’s Allowance, provided all other conditions are met.
Increase the Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at minimum wage
Increase full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £840 per week
Exempt Carer’s Allowance in benefit calculations
Allow Carers/Family of children given them by social services to claim benefit
Amend the 28-day rule for the Carer’s Allowance for carers giving hospital care