Carers and Care Workers Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 April 2026

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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

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    21 October 2024 – 21 October 2024

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    11 July 2025 – 11 July 2025

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3841.