Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 122662
Carers: Mental Health
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance is given to local authorities on supporting carers’ mental health.
Answer
Stephen KinnockIn England, local authorities are required by the Care Act 2014 to undertake carers assessments to support people caring for their family and friends who appear to have a need for support at their request. As stipulated in the Care and Support Statutory G...
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