Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 118652
Psychiatric Patients: Carers
Tabled: 6 March 2026
Answered: 12 March 2026
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to recognise the role of informal carers providing care to psychiatric patients.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe Government recognises the vital role of unpaid carers, including those caring for people with mental ill-health, and is committed to ensuring they have the support they need.We have raised the Carer’s Allowance earnings limit from £151 to £196 per wee...
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