Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115219

Carers

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that NHS (a) policies and (b) guidance support unpaid family carers providing care in the home.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

The Government recognises the vital role unpaid carers play in supporting those they care for and the National Health Service has clear duties to involve carers in care and discharge planning.NHS England has issued guidance on identifying and supporting c...

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