Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 107364

Young Carers: Sodium Valproate

Tabled: 21 January 2026
Answered: 30 January 2026

Question

Bob Blackman

ConservativeHarrow East

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether disabled young carers in families affected by sodium valproate-related harm are being (a) identified and (b) supported within the education system.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
We know that families with children with disabilities, including those affected by sodium valproate harm and where the children may be caring for other family members, are crying out for change.The department’s upcoming full Schools White Paper will build...

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