The DWP has confirmed the introduction of two temporary Carer's Allowance amendments in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The DWP sets out the following measures designed to 'help unpaid carers through the current emergency': Carers will be able to continue to claim Carer’s Allowance if they have a temporary break in caring, because they or the person they care for gets coronavirus, or if they have to isolate as a result The provision of emotional support to a disabled person will now count towards the Carer’s Allowance threshold of 35 hours of care a week PLEASE NOTE: this information was correct at the time of publication on 8 April 2020