There are several changes in circumstances that people receiving Carer’s Allowance must tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about or risk losing their benefit entitlement. These changes include starting a job, entering or leaving full-time education, or an increase in your income.
However, many unpaid carers may be unaware that going abroad on holiday for a period of more than four weeks during a six-month period, may affect your benefit entitlement. This means that if you are planning more than one foreign getaway this year you will need to make sure the dates fall within the guidance on GOV.UK.
The guidance states: “You can carry on claiming Carer’s Allowance if you take up to four weeks holiday out of a 26-week period. Tell the office that deals with your benefit that you’ll be away.”
