To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many people receive Carer’s Allowance in relation to care for a recipient of Employment Support Allowance who is (1) in the support group, and (2) in the work-related activity group.
Answered on
21 September 2015
None.
Payment of Employment and Support Allowance is not one of the benefits that can “trigger” payment of Carer’s Allowance.
Answered by
Department for Work and Pensions