Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 38702

Carers: Finance

Tabled: 17 March 2025
Answered: 25 March 2025

Question

Steve Darling

Liberal DemocratTorbay

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take steps to provide financial support for unpaid carers through the social care system.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
Local authorities have duties to support people caring for their family and friends. Under the Care Act 2014, they are required to undertake Carer’s Assessments to support people caring for their family and friends who appear to have a need for support, a...

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