Research Paper

The take-up of Carer’s Allowance: a feasibility study

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Publication date
Series or book
Department for Work and Pensions Working Paper Series
Series or chapter number
84
Publisher
HMSO
ISBN
9781847128539

Abstract

The Department for Work and Pensions committed itself to exploring the take-up of Carer’s Allowance at the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee in May 2009. This study was commissioned as a first step in that enquiry. The report summarises the questions and discusses possible research approaches, with a view to considering more detailed investigations. In-depth analysis of the Family Resources Survey (FRS) and a review of previous research and current statistics helped to formulate the study conclusions.

Notes

Uses research from: Berthoud, R. (2009). The impact of disability benefits: a feasibility study. DWP Working Paper No. 58, London: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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