Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 68257

Mental Health Services: Young Carers

Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 21 July 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Danny Chambers

Liberal DemocratWinchester

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 Kinnock
Local 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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