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<p>The primary purpose of Carer’s Allowance is to provide a measure of financial support
for people who give up the opportunity of full-time employment. It was never intended
to be a carer's wage nor a payment for the services of caring, and is therefore not
comparable with the National Minimum Wage.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises
that carers play an indispensable role in looking after friends or family members
who need support. That is why we have continued to uprate the level of Carer’s Allowance
by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).</p>
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