Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 114975

Carers: Families

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of unpaid family carers on levels of demand for NHS services.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

The Government recognises the significant contribution unpaid family carers make to supporting individuals to remain independent and well at home.The Department continues to consider the impact of unpaid carers on levels of demand for National Health Serv...

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