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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Kinship Care

Commons · Question 33182 · Tabled 24 Feb 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 4 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Bloore

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department offers (a) paid time off work and (b) other support to employees who become kinship carers.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 4 Mar 2025

The Department does not offer paid time off work specifically for kinship care. However, the Department does offer unpaid carer’s leave and both paid and unpaid special leave for employees who have caring responsibilities for dependants, either family or ...