Carers: Leicester East
(asked on 14th October 2026) - View Source
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of financial support available to unpaid carers in Leicester East constituency.
Answered by
Stephen Timms
Minister of State (Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government) (Equalities)
Carer’s Allowance provides a measure of financial support and recognition for unpaid carers who are unable to work full-time because of their caring responsibilities. Carer’s Allowance is currently £86.45.
The Government is forecast to spend record amounts on carer benefits in 2026/27: Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2026 - GOV.UK.
The number of people in the Leicester East constituency receiving Carer’s Allowance is published on Stat-Xplore. Stat-Xplore - Log in.
Carers on low incomes may also receive additional support through the Universal Credit carer element or the additional amount for carers in Pension Credit, subject to eligibility. Further information on benefits and eligibility can be found at Benefits - GOV.UK.