Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 8930
Screening: Young Carers
Tabled: 14 October 2024
Answered: 24 October 2024
Question
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Labour — Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing annual health check-ups for young carers under 18.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe Department recognises the importance of all young carers having their support needs identified, assessed, and met in a timely manner. Local authorities have a statutory duty to identify when a young carer may need support, and to what extent. The loca...
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