Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 38702
Carers: Finance
Tabled: 17 March 2025
Answered: 25 March 2025
Question
Steve Darling
Liberal Democrat — Torbay
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 KinnockLocal 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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