Carers and Care Workers Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish and implement a Care Workers Employment Strategy, with the aim of improving the recruitment and retention of care workers; to establish an independent National Care Workers Council with responsibility for setting professional standards for care workers, for establishing a system of professional qualifications and accreditation for care workers, and for advising the Government on those matters; to require the Secretary of State to commission an independent assessment of the support available to unpaid carers, including financial support and employment rights; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
11 December 2023 – 11 December 2023
- 2nd reading· Commons
26 January 2024 – 26 January 2024
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3599.