Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 68257
Mental Health Services: Young Carers
Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 21 July 2025
Named DayQuestion
Dr Danny Chambers
Liberal Democrat — Winchester
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the identification of young carers by adult mental health services.
Answer
Stephen KinnockLocal authorities are required by law to take reasonable steps to identify young carers in their area that need support, and to undertake an assessment of need, where appropriate. To support local authorities in their child protection duties, the Children...
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