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Carer's Allowance After Death — SCE Palliative Medicine MCQ

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HardEnd of Life CareCarer's Allowance After DeathSCE Palliative Medicine

A widower receiving Carer’s Allowance asks when payment usually ends after the cared-for person dies, assuming other entitlement conditions remain met. What is the rule?

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Correct answer: B — Payment may continue for up to 8 weeks after the death

Explanation lettering: E = shown as A · A = shown as C · C = shown as E

B is correct. The bereavement run-on can continue Carer’s Allowance for up to 8 weeks, subject to the remaining conditions and the statutory calculation of the period. A, C and D give incorrect run-on periods, while E incorrectly links entitlement to administration of the estate.

Reference: DWP Decision Makers Guide chapter 60: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/474067/dmgch60.pdf